United States Ambassador MaryKay Carlson, along with top Philippine officials, conducted an aerial tour of the South China Sea (SCS) and West Philippine Sea (WPS) aboard a US P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft. The delegation included Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo, Presidential Assistant on Maritime Concerns Andres Centino, and Philippine Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan.
Ambassador Carlson shared details of the trip on X, using hashtags promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific. The US embassy described the tour as part of ongoing engagements with Philippine leaders on maritime security and international law. The P-8 Poseidon, known for its surveillance and defense capabilities, was used for the mission, highlighting US-Philippines cooperation amid tensions in the disputed waters.
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