The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) vessel JS Noshiro (FFM-3), under the command of Commander Hori Tetsunobu, Commanding Officer JS Noshiro, successfully conducted its inaugural port call at the Naval Operating Base Subic (NOBS) on March 26, 2025.
This significant visit serves as a testament to the increasingly robust maritime partnership between Japan and the Philippines. It reaffirms both nations’ unwavering commitment to upholding peace, stability, and prosperity across the Indo-Pacific region. Japan and the Philippines remain steadfast in realizing their shared vision of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP), with both nations committed to further enhancing maritime cooperation.
Japan remains resolute in actively collaborating with like-minded partners to foster regional security and cooperation, underpinned by mutual respect and directed to ensure the enduring benefit of all.
