The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is deploying the BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701) to participate in the second trilateral maritime exercise with the United States and Japan coast guards from June 16 to 20, 2025, in the waters off Kagoshima, Japan.
This marks the first time the exercise will be held in Japanese waters and is in line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive for the PCG to engage in capacity-building efforts with international partners.
PCG Deputy Commandant for Operations Vice Admiral Edgar Ybañez led the send-off ceremony on June 4 at Pier 13, Manila. The vessel is expected to arrive in Kagoshima on June 12 for a three-day maintenance period before joining the reception ceremony with the USCG cutter Stratton (WMSL-752).
The drills will include ship tours, patrol visits, and maritime exercise planning. The first trilateral exercise was held in Mariveles, Bataan, in June 2023, focusing on interoperability, communication, and rescue drills.
The PCG aims to deepen cooperation with its counterparts and advance maritime stability through these joint efforts.
