The Philippines and the United States recently concluded a weeklong exchange of skills and intelligence to enhance counter measures against maritime threats, according to a statement released by the US Embassy on Monday. READ:
This exchange equipped NCWC analysts with the necessary tools to independently conduct Counter Threat Network analytical activities that strengthen the PhilippinesDefense Threat Reduction Agency Partner Engagement Coordinator Dawood Luqman said.
The DTRA, based in Virginia, has long been partners with the Philippine government. It was responsible for constructing the NCWC facility in Manila, Regional Coordination Centers in Cebu and Palawan, among others. Since 2012, the DTRA has donated more than $64 million or P3.5 billion to the NCWC for the acquisition of advanced equipment and training of personnel.
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