Philippines, US, Japan hold coast guard exercise in South China Sea
BATAAN PROVINCE, Philippines: Swiftly maneuvering boats, manned by soldiers clad in gray camouflage uniforms and face masks, race towards a Philippine ship. They swiftly board the vessel, scanning the deck with their rifles poised for action.
Within moments, the ship's crew is captured and led away with hands held high, marking the conclusion of a simulated counter-terrorism operation in the South China Sea. Thi