Filipino sailors greet the HMNZS Aotearoa as it docks at the Port of Manila on Friday, October 31, 2025. GMA Integrated News

New Zealand’s largest naval logistics vessel the HMNZS Aotearoa, which docked at the Port of Manila on Friday and departed Monday, was among the ships that took part in the 12th Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA) in the West Philippine Sea, its commanding officer has confirmed.

Commander Rob Welford said the Aotearoa's participation in the MMCA included joint maneuvers with ships from the P

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