(UPDATE) THE Philippines will, for the first time this week, hold maritime exercises with two of its closest allies — the United States and Japan.

The trilateral exercises, to be conducted off Mariveles, Bataan from June 1 to 7, will involve around 400 personnel from the three countries, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Monday.

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