Philippines at US Marines exercise, arangkada na

CAMP SIONGCO, Awang, DOS, Maguindanao del Norte, Philippines — Opisyal nang nagsimula ang pinakaabangang Joint Marine Exercise 2025 (MAREX 2025) sa pagitan ng Philippine Marine Corps at U.S. Marine Corps sa Marine Brigade Headquarters sa Camp Iranun, Sitio Bombaran, Brgy. Togaig, Barira, Maguindanao del Norte, nitong Marso 31, 2025.

Ayon kay Brigadier General Romulo­ Quemado II, commander ng 1st Marine Brigade, kabuuang 480 Marine personnel at iba pang security ang magpapartisipa sa extensive exercise, na tatakbo hanggang Abril 11, 2025.

Si Brig. Gen. Quemado II rin ang magsisilbing Exercise Director para sa MAREX 2025 kasama si Col. Zaldy A. Dioneda, Assistant Exercise Director ng naturang aktibidad.

Bukdo rito, ang Philippine at U.S. Marines, iba pang key service branche – kasama ang Philippine Army, Regional Mobile Force Battalion ng Philippine National Police, Philippine Coast Guard, at Marine Reservists ay bahagi rin sa ehersisyo.

“The primary objective of MAREX 2025 is to elevate the participants’ capabilities to new heights, focusing on a wide range of tactical operations. Additionally, the exercise will also feature a Joint Littoral Live-Fire Exercise and amphibious assault operations, both crucial components in counter-landing and coastal defense—key elements in safeguarding territorial waters and maintaining regional stability,” ayon sa press statement ng 6th Infantry (Kampilan) Division ng Philippine Army.

Dumalo sa opening ceremony ng MAREX 2025 si Major General Donald M. Gumiran, commander 6-ID at Joint Task Force Central bilang guest of honor at speaker.

“Interoperability is the key. It is not enough to be skilled individually—we must be able to operate seamlessly with our counterparts, whether from the Philippine Marine Corps or allied forces. MAREX 2025 provides an invaluable opportunity to exchange knowledge, refine coordination, and enhance the Littoral Response Group Concept” ani Maj. Gen. Gumiran.