Japanese coast guard ship arrives

November 23, 2018

Japan Coast Guard patrol vessel Echigo at Pier 15, South Harbor, Manila Friday morning, the Philippine Coast Guard ( PCG) said.

Commodore Joseph Badajos, acting commander of Coast Guard Surface Support Force, welcomed Captain Chikara Toyota and his 53 sailing crew.

The Philippines and Japan coast guards will conduct a joint anti-piracy exercise off 1 nautical mile North of Sangley Point, Cavite City on Sunday. DMS