Two Japanese destroyers and a training submarine arrived at
the Alava Pier in Subic Bay Freeport on Sunday for a three-day goodwill visit.
Capt. Lued Lincuna, Philippine Navy (PN) spokesperson, said
the Japanese submarine JS Oyashio (SS-511), along with two destroyer ships JS
Ariake (DD-109) and JS Setogiri (DD-156), docked at 9 a.m.
JS Oyashio is commanded by Cmdr. Nishioka Tetsuo and represents
the Training Submarine Division 1 of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force
(JMSDF).
The unit is headed by Capt. Hiroaki Yoshino.
On the other hand, JS Ariake and JS Setogiri, skippered by
Cmdr. Yoichi Kurozoe and Cmdr. Fumihito Takeshita, respectively, composed the
JMSDF’s Destroyer Escort Division 15 headed by Capt. Haruhiko Morisita.
Representing PN flag-officer-in-command Vice Admiral Caesar
Taccad, Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) deputy commander Capt.
Samuel Z. Felix led the Filipino naval delegation in welcoming the crew of the
Japanese warships.
A port briefing related to security and health was conducted
aboard one of the visiting vessels.
JMSDF delegates are set to render a courtesy call on NETC
head Rear Admiral Renan C. Suarez during the visit.
A series of confidence building activities between the
visiting navy and their Filipino counterparts, particularly PN personnel
assigned at NETC in Zambales, will be undertaken such as shipboard tour on
board the Japanese ships, reception and goodwill games of football and
basketball.
Lincuna said the visit is expected to enhance the already
strong relationship between the PN and the JMSDF.
It is a demonstration of fostering commitment to the
cooperation between the two nations which benefits regional peace and stability.
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