Over the rough waters off Bataan, the Philippine Coast Guard and Vietnam Coast Guard's vessels practice putting out a simulated fire at sea and conducting search and rescue operations
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This was no tense confrontation — as Filipinos are wont to think when the Philippine Coast Guard and water cannons are involved — but the first step in what the PCG hopes to be a lasting friendship between Manila and its neighbors in Southeast Asia. “As a coast guard, I am happy because at least we have gained a lot of knowledge and also friends.
And as in most maritime agreements and cooperations, Philippine officials were quick to downplay the China-shaped elephant in the room. “This is a humanitarian exercise, a humanitarian visit, and also a goodwill visit of the Vietnam Coast Guard,” said Roque.
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