23/04/2026
โ ๏ธ BALIKATAN EXERCISE UPDATE
San Felipe, Zambales
UPDATED AS OF APRIL 25, 2026
Turismo ng San Felipe
Heads up, beach lovers! A new memo from the Philippine Coast Guard Substation - San Felipe was released April 24, 2026 regarding the Philippine-US Balikatan Exercise this April 26-29, 2026.
IMPORTANT CHANGES FOR APRIL 26 & 29, 2026:
๐ 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
- Restricted presence on all beaches and coastal areas
- ALL water activities are STRICTLY PROHIBITED โ including swimming, surfing, jetskiing, fishing, and banana/dragon boat rides
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PLAN AHEAD & STAY SAFE:
1. Outside 6-10 AM, swimming is allowed on April 26 & 29
2. For island hopping, please coordinate with San Antonio Municipal Tourism Office and their legitimate boat operators
3. Use the early morning restriction as your chill time โ enjoy breakfast by the shore, morning walks inland, or a cozy staycation at your resort
Letโs support our troops and keep San Felipe safe during Balikatan, a joint exercise strengthening PH-US defense cooperation and regional security.
Your cooperation helps ensure everyoneโs safety. For questions, message us or contact MTIPO San Felipe.
_Source: PCG Substation San Felipe, MTIPO San Felipe_
๐ง๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ฆ๐ ๐ข ๐ก๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ก ๐๐๐๐๐ฃ๐ | ๐ฃ๐จ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฌ (๐๐๐๐ฆ๐ข ๐ฆ๐ ๐ฃ๐จ๐๐๐๐๐ข) UPDATED AS OF APRIL 25, 2026 (as per PCG SS SAN FELIPE letter dated April 24, 2026)
As per ๐๐๐ฏ๐ข๐ ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐ซ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ ๐๐๐-๐๐๐๐ communicated by the ๐๐ก๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ซ๐ (๐๐๐) ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง - ๐๐๐ง ๐
๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ฉ๐, there will be a ๐ฃ๐๐๐๐๐ฃ๐ฃ๐๐ก๐-๐จ๐ก๐๐ง๐๐ ๐ฆ๐ง๐๐ง๐๐ฆ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ง๐๐ก ๐๐ซ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ฆ๐ on April 26 to 29, 2026.
The ๐๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐๐ข๐ฉ๐๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฆ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐ฏ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ๐จ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐ข๐๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ง ๐
๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ฉ๐, ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ฌ advises the seagoers and the general public on the following reminders:
Temporary Restrictions
โข April 26 AND 29, 2026 estimated 06:00AM to 10:00AM, there will be restricted presence on all beaches and coastal areas.
โข All water activities are STRICTLY PROHIBITED during these hours, including surfing, jetskiing, fishing, swimming and banana/dragon boat activities.
Additional Guidelines and Schedules:
โข Outside restricted hours, swimming is allowed
โข loitering water activities such as banana boats, surfing, and jet ski shall also be restricted especially during restricted hour periods
Boat operators and fishermen are advised to STRICTLY comply.
San Felipe resorts and guests are advised to inquire island hopping to San Antonio Municipal Tourism Office and their legitimate boat operators for island hopping guidelines and schedules.
All are enjoined to strictly observe the advisory for your safety.