The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Sunday made sure that Mariveles, Bataan's fishermen would not lose their way of life due to the continuing trilateral drills with their counterparts from the United States and Japan.
The PCG states that the aforementioned exercises won't involve war scenarios and will only use up a small portion of the water.
PCG's spokesman, R. Adm. Armando Balilo stated on Sunday that in contrast to the military's Balikatan exercises, this one primarily involves search and rescue operations and has no live fire training.
A no-sail zone was established in at least five towns in the province of Zambales during the largest-ever annual Balikatan exercises, which involved military forces from the Philippines, the US, and Australia.
PAMALAKAYA, a group of fishermen, had earlier protested the government's no-sail policy in Zambales and its decision to evacuate some fishermen from 21 Ilocos Norte villages due to the exercises.
The PCG will conduct maneuvering maneuvers, communication and photo exercises, and other activities with the US Coast Guard and the Japan Coast Guard until this week.
At least 250 PCG members will take part in the exercises, according to Balilo, along with 70 Japanese coast guard members and 90 to 100 Americans.
Additionally, personnel will take part in a drill depicting a situation involving piracy and the transfer of WMD at sea.
For professional possibilities, the PCG also dispatches a portion of its staff to the USCG and JCG's respective headquarters in Tokyo and the US. In addition to maritime drills, the trilateral interaction will open doors for staff exchange possibilities between women.
