The Philippine-Japan relations is at an all time high.
Three ships from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF)'s
Escort Flotilla One have docked in Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), Olongapo
city for its third goodwill visit.
Philippine Navy (PN) spokesperson Captain Jonathan Zata said this
is the third visit of JMSDF ships in the country this year 2019.
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| The "helicopter destroyer" and flagship, JS Izumo (DDH-183) (photo credit to owner) |
The first one was JS Ikazuchi (DD-107) in Manila last January and
JS Samidare (DD-106) in Subic Bay last May.
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF)'s Escort Flotilla One
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Zata said the 850-member Japanese delegation is led by Rear
Admiral Hiroshi Egawa, Escort Flotilla One commander. Aside from the three
ships, the force is also equipped with five SH-60K patrol helicopters.
Philippine Navy Commodore Adeluis Bordado, Naval Installation
Command
“This visit underscores the continuing efforts of the Philippines
and Japan to strengthen the relationship between our governments and navies.
This further trumpets the Philippine Navy’s commitment to promoting naval
diplomacy and camaraderie and fostering goodwill with our Japanese Navy
counterparts,” he added.
Egawa expressed his sincere gratitude to the PN for the welcome
and support are given to them during their visit. He said that Japan and the
Philippines are important partners which have made efforts together to maintain
and strengthen maritime order in the region.
“The JMSDF will continue to strengthen the cooperation with the
Philippine Navy as a very important partner in achieving Free and Open
Indo-Pacific Region,” he further added.
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