Philippines receives first of 10 new Japan-funded patrol vessels

Philippines receives first of 10 new Japan-funded patrol vessels

A 44-meter multi-role response vessel, one of 10 ships provided by Japan to the Philippines through an official development assistance loan, docks in the port of Manila on Aug. 18, 2016. Japan is aiming to boost Manila's maritime capabilities amid its territorial disputes with Beijing in the South China Sea. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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