Philippine Army and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force teams convene for a disaster preparedness meeting

Philippine Army and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) teams discussed disaster preparedness with officials from the Japan Ministry of Defense (MOD) and Office of the Civil Defense (OCD) Region V at Camp Simeon Ola, Legazpi City, Albay on September 5, 2024.

The meeting is part of the four-year Japan-Philippines HADR Cooperation Project Framework that aims to enhance both forces’ capability to effectively respond to various types of disasters such as volcanic eruption, tsunami, earthquake and flood.

Photos by Pfc. Divino S. Lozano PA/OACPA

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