Press Office -
PR#47–2012, May 24, 2012 |
The Japanese Training Squadron set to make Goodwill Visit to the Philippines |
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The Training Squadron of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), consisting of the vessels JS KASHIMA (TV 3508), JS SHIMAYUKI (TV 3513) and JS MATSUYUKI (DD 130) , will be at the South Harbor on a goodwill visit to Manila from May 29 to June 1.
The ship s have about 7 7 0 officers and crew members on board, including 200 newly commissioned officers, under the command of Rear Admiral Hidetoshi Fuchinoue.
During the visit, Rear Admiral Fuchinoue will make courtesy calls on ranking Philippine officials and la y a wreath at the Rizal monument.
On May 30, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Band and the Philippine Coast Guard Symphonic Band will have a joint concert.
JMSDF ships have visited Manila more than 50 times since 1966, making it one of the most frequent destinations for JMSDF's training squadron and indicat ing the strong relations between the Philippine Navy and the JMDSF.
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