Two of Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF)'s most
capable ships, the JDS Harusame (DD-102) and JDS Amigiri (DD-154), have arrived
at the Manila South Harbor
The two ships, carrying a combined complement of 600
officers and enlisted personnel, arrived at 10 a.m., Philippine Navy (PN)
public affairs office chief Cmdr. Lued Lincuna said.
Lincuna said the two ships would participate in the
scheduled naval exercise to be held off the waters of Subic Bay and Manila Bay
"The exercises we will be having are aimed at fostering
camaraderie, as well as enhancing cooperation and interoperability," he
added.
The navies will be participating in on-ship helicopter
operations, cross-deck training, in-port ship store, discussions on practices,
and a passing exercise at sea.
Lincuna said the PN will be deploying the BRP Ramon Alcaraz
(PF-16) and her AW-109E naval helicopter.
He added that the passing exercise would be held in waters
of the West Philippine Sea, between Manila and Subic Bay , on Tuesday as the Japanese ships return home.
During their stay, officials of the Japanese warships will
also pay a courtesy call and have discussions with PN flag-officer-in-command
Vice Admiral Jesus Millan. (PNA)
RMA/PFN
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