The Philippine Navy on Saturday hosted a meeting with Indonesian Navy (IDN) delegates during the 15th observance of the annual Navy to Navy Cooperation held in Cebu City.
Philippine Navy spokesman Commander John Percie Alcos said the meeting led to an update of several bilateral activities between the two navies.
“The meeting also establishing future maritime cooperation initiatives between the two services, particularly in operations, exercises, education and personnel exchanges, high-level interactions, and information sharing,” Alcos said.
Rear Admiral Joe Anthony Orbe served as head of the Philippine delegation, while FAdm. I Gung Puto Alit Jaya led the Indonesian group.
Both navies have been partners in the maritime security of its common borders in the Celebes Sea and working together to address cross-border security challenges.
