TIM eMagazine Volume 2 Issue 10 | Page 15

TIM eMagazine Vol.2 Issue 10 Japanese Destroyer visits the Philippines Commanding Officer of JS ONAMI, Commander Hirotaka Okumura and RAdm Eriberto C. Varona AFP upon arrival followed by a port briefing related to health and security aboard JS ONAMI. The Commanding Officer of JS ONAMI, Commander Hirotaka Okumura and party, is scheduled to have a courtesy call to the Flag Officer In Command, PN or his representative at Headquarters Philippine Navy on Monday. This visit is already the third time of JMSDF vessels in the country this year. A similar goodwill visits were also conducted last January and June of this year. A send-off ceremony with customary Passing Exercise (PASSEX) will cap off upon their departure. The visit aims to strengthen the strong relationship between the PN and JMSDF. It will further enhance and sustain the promotion of peace, stability, and maritime cooperation within the region. navy.mil.ph Japan Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) vessel JS ONAMI (DD-111), an anti-submarine Destroyer T he Japan Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) vessel JS ONAMI (DD-111), an anti-submarine Destroyer arrived in Manila on November 26 for a two-day goodwill visit and replenishment of supply from a mission in the ASEAN International Fleet Review until Tuesday, November 28, 2017. Philippine Navy (PN) vessel BRP Rajah Humabon (PF11) rendered customary meeting procedures at Corregidor Island and escorted the vessels to its designated anchorage area. PN representatives accorded the visiting navy a welcome ceremony Welcome Ceremony 15