A rare three-nation naval drill involving the Philippines, United States (US) and Japan was held in the disputed West Philippine Sea (South China Sea).

Naval public affairs officer Lt. Cmdr. Marideth Domingo said it was the first time that the Philippines held naval exercises with Japan considering the absence of a bilateral agreement between the two countries.

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