CONTINUED COOPERATION AND DEFENSE DIPLOMACY | The Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao (NFEM) conducted a Send-Off Ceremony for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Ship JS IKAZUCHI (DD-107) at the Port of Davao, Sasa, Davao City, on June 1, 2026, following the successful completion of its goodwill visit to Davao City.
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STRENGHTENING MARITIME COOPERATION | The Philippine Navy, through the Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao (NFEM), and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) further strengthened maritime cooperation and interoperability through a series of bilateral engagements conducted during the port visit of JS IKAZUCHI in Davao City from May 30 to 31, 2026.
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REINFORCING LONGSTANDING BILATERAL RELATIONS | The Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao (NFEM) welcomed the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) vessel JS IKAZUCHI (DD-107) during its port call at Sasa Port, Davao City, on May 30, 2026, in support of the JMSDF Indo-Pacific Deployment (IPD) mission.
The port visit aimed to strengthen goodwill and mutual understanding between the two maritime nations while enabling JS IKAZUCHI to conduct refueling and replenishment of supplies in preparation for its succeeding operational engagements.
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#JS_IKAZUCHI visited Davao,Philippines.🇵🇭
As 2026 marks the 70th anniversary of Japan-Philippines diplomatic relations🇯🇵🤝🇵🇭, #JMSDF will continue strengthening friendship and cooperation with the @Philippine_Navy for regional peace & stability.