PH, Vietnam coast guards hold joint exercise in Manila Bay
By JOVILAND RITA, GMA Integrated News
Published August 9, 2024 4:46pm
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) on Friday conducted a joint maritime exercise in Manila Bay as part of the five-day port visit of Hanoi’s ship.
Search and rescue, fire and explosion prevention training, and passing exercise were held, according to the PCG.
The activity aims to enhance the interoperability and operational readiness of the two coast guards as active member states of ASEAN Coast Guard Forum (ACF)
After the welcome ceremony on Monday, VCG’s Region 2 Vice Commander Colonel Hoang Quoc Dat paid a courtesy call on PCG Commandant Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan to talk about shared goals and future partnerships.
The VCG delegation went to the National Maritime Center and the BRP Melchora Aquino (MRRV 9702). They also engaged in friendly sports activities with their Philippine counterparts.
