PH RIMPAC 2026 DELEGATION CALLS ON CONSUL GENERAL

Consul General Arman R. Talbo and Consul Elizabeth P. Ramos with RIMPAC 2026 delegates from the Philippine Navy and Philippine Coast Guard

Honolulu, Hawaii, 3 December 2025 – Philippine delegates to the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) led by Capt. Julius E. Valdez of the Philippine Navy and Capt. Martin L. Bernabe of the Philippine Coast Guard called on Philippine Consul General Arman R. Talbo to discuss preparations for the RIMPAC Mid-Planning Conference and the Philippine participation in the upcoming RIMPAC 2026 Exercise to be held in June and July next year.

Consul General Talbo assured the delegation of the Consulate’s support and assistance to the Philippine contingent, emphasizing the importance of the Philippines’ active involvement in ensuring regional peace and security.

Organized by the US Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), RIMPAC is a biennial multinational military exercise that brings together naval forces of US partner nations around the Pacific and other regions with the aim of strengthening collective forces and promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific. Activities include amphibious operations, anti-submarine, air defense, and maritime interdiction, among others.

Consul General Talbo was joined by Consul Elizabeth P. Ramos, Capt. Roldydin Cris A. Sergio and Lt. Col. John Paul Gopela of the Philippine Defense and Armed Forces Liaison Office to US INDOPACOM, and Ms. Lallaine Marie Uy.

 Consul General Arman R. Talbo and Consul Elizabeth P. Ramos with delegates from the Philippine Navy

Consul General Arman R. Talbo and Consul Elizabeth P. Ramos with delegates from the Philippine Coast Guard