Japan Coast Guard in PHL for a 3-day training exercise on maritime law enforcement

From the Philippine News Agency (Feb 25): Japan Coast Guard in PHL for a 3-day training exercise on maritime law enforcement

A delegation from the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) arrived in the country on Tuesday for a three-day training exercise with their counterparts at the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).

PCG Commandant Vice Admiral Rodolfo Isorena welcomed the JCG head by Lt. Cmdr. Tadao Nishizono during the courtesy call at the PCG headquarters in Manila.

Isorena said the JCG delegation together with the PCG will engage in the training exercises on Integrated Maritime Seaborne Law Enforcement scheduled Feb. 25 to 27 at Pier 13, South Harbor, Manila.

The PCG chief said the exercises include discussions on cross border law enforcement activities as both groups will also tackle issues on the application of rules of engagement against poaching and illegal intrusion.

Isorena said the actual training exercise simulating a poaching incident will be held on the third and final day of the training exercises at Manila Bay.

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