Philippine Coast Guard Rear Admiral Armando Balilo addresses the media following the arrival of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) and Japan Coast Guard Vessel Akitsushima (PLH 32) to Manila, Philippines, for a multi-day trilateral engagement between the three services, June 1. Stratton deployed to the Western Pacific to conduct engagements with regional allies and partner nations, reinforcing a rules-based order in the maritime domain. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer Matt Masaschi)