Manila, May 6 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday observed the joint maritime strike operations conducted under Balikatan 41-2026, highlighting the Philippines' growing defense capabilities and deepening cooperation with the United States (US) and other allied forces.
The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) shared photos of Marcos' arrival at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City to witness the activity, featuring the Joint Task Force Maritime Strike, where Philippine and US forces carried out coordinated operations to detect, track, and engage simulated maritime threats.
"President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. witnessed the Joint Task Force Maritime Strike of the Philippines-United States Exercise Balikatan 41-2026," the PCO sai...