COMBINED Filipino and American forces open today  their 12-day naval war exercises to test their readiness against a perceived common enemy  off the coast of Palawan, near  disputed areas in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea).

Capt. Reyson Talingda, spokesman, 3rd Marine Brigade, on Sunday said the Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise (Phiblex 15)  would formally start with an opening ceremony at the Naval Forces West headquarters in Barangay San Miguel, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan.

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