DWDD: COMBINED EXERCISE | PH, Australia holds 5th Combined Maritime Security Activity

From DWDD AFP Civil Relations Service  Radio Website (Sep 25): COMBINED EXERCISE  |  PH, Australia holds 5th Combined Maritime Security Activity



CALARIAN, Zamboanga City (DWDD) – The Philippine Navy through Naval Forces Western Mindanao under the operational control of Western Mindanao Command marked the start of the 5th Maritime Security Activity through an Arrival Ceremony held at Zamboanga City Pier, Zamboanga City, September 24,2018

The arrival of the Royal Australian Navy vessel – HMAS LAUNCESTON highlights the start of the 5th Combined PN-RAN Maritime Security Activity, a 10-day engagement starting today, September 24 to October 4, 2018.

The activity includes maritime patrols in the waters of NFWM AOR comprising the waters of Zamboanga Peninsula, Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi and drills aboardship for the enhancement of capabilities and readiness of crew onboard participating vessels.

Initially, NFWM will be utilizing BRP General Mariano Alvarez (PS38) and HMAS Launceston for PN-RAN.

Likewise, these continuous engagements with other regional navies are part of the anti-piracy and anti-terrorism campaign of the government which help curb the security threats that are affecting the Islands of Mindanao which is also a sign that both countries share a strong relationship in matters of security through this activity.

With this, The Philippine Navy, through the Fleet Marine Team of Naval Forces Western Mindanao, assured the Filipino people, particularly of the surrounding communities of Southern Mindanao that it will continue to uphold its mandate of protecting our sovereign seas and ensuring that security threats and terrorism will be finally put to an end for a peaceful and secured Mindanao.





NFWM / MCAG

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