The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) participates in maritime security operations during RIMPAC 2026 in Hawaii, joining forces from the United States and Mexico, the PCG says. On July 16, the PCG deploys BRP Gabriela Silang (OPV-8301) to join the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Kimball (WMSL 756) and the Mexican Navy’s ARM Juárez (POLA 101). The exercise focuses on coordinated maritime security activities, including boarding exercises designed to strengthen interoperability among the participating coast guard and navy units. The PCG frames its involvement as part of efforts to improve cooperation and readiness for maritime security operations with partner countries. The two accounts also place the drills during the RIMPAC 2026 timeframe and in Hawaii, aligning on the main participants and the date of the activity. No additional operational details beyond the coordinated boarding and security operations are reported in the provided excerpts.