Philippines receives first of 10 new Japan-funded patrol vessels

Philippines receives first of 10 new Japan-funded patrol vessels

Philippine Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade (C) talks to the Japanese crew of a patrol vessel, one of 10 ships provided by Japan to the Philippines, in Manila on Aug. 18, 2016, after it arrived in the city. 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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