The developments in the West Philippine Sea can be tracked in two ways.
Soldiers parachute down as they take part in a military free fall during the US-Philippines Balikatan joint military exercise, on a beach at San Vicente in Palawan on April 30, 2024. The first is how the Philippines is confronted with emerging risks brought on by increasingly aggressive behavior of irresponsible actors. The second way is how the country has steadily affirmed its rights through external defense capacity building in accordance with the rule of law.
The assault resulted in over P2 million in damages, including damage to the ships’ communication and navigation systems, and structural damage on the railing and canopy. Chinese vessels recklessly rammed into Filipino vessels, gravely endangering the lives of those onboard. With the primary objective of supporting the government’s efforts of securing our waters, more than 100 boats will sail to the shoal to install buoys and deliver essential supplies to Filipino fishermen in the area.
The Balikatan exercises serve to build collective deterrence against attempts to unilaterally alter the status quo. It illustrates the international community’s united front in ensuring peace, security, and stability in the Indo-Pacific. The Armed Forces of the Philippines, United States Indo-Pacific Command, and the French Navy simulated gunnery exercises, cross-deck operations, detect and engage, and photo exercises. This multilateral exercise provided an avenue for the three countries to promote interoperability and enhance maritime capabilities.
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