Philippines-US air, maritime patrols in West Philippine Sea launched — MarcosMANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and the United States started the joint maritime and aerial patrols in the West Philippine Sea, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Tuesday. "This significant initiative is a testament to our commitment to bolster the interoperability of our military forces in conducting maritime and air patrols. "These joint patrols are part of a series of events agreed upon by the Mutual Defense Board - Security Engagement Board (MDB-SEB) of both nations. Today marks the beginning of joint maritime and air patrols— a collaborative effort between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the United States Indo-Pacific Command in the West Philippine Sea. This significant initiative is a testament to our commitment to bolster the… — Bongbong Marcos (@bongbongmarcos) November 21, 2023He also said that the joint patrols are scheduled to continue until November 23.

Source: Philippine Star November 22, 2023 03:46 UTC