The Philippines and United States forces tested their growing maritime interoperability and operational readiness during the 11th Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA), completed Monday within the West Philippine Sea (WPS). The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), in coordination with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), conducted a series of complex maritime exercises from 25 to 26 January, in the vicinity of Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal).

Kabagani, L. J. (2026, January 27). Phl-U.S. naval drills highlight WPS presence. Daily Tribune, p. A6.