Philippines and Japan launch six-day joint humanitarian disaster-relief drills across Luzon and Visayas
The Philippines and Japan began a six-day humanitarian assistance and disaster-relief exercise on Oct. 4, involving military bases and civilian airports in Luzon and the Visayas.
From Oct. 4 to 9, the Armed Forces of the Philippines and Japan Self-Defense Forces will conduct the "Doshin-Bayanihan 6-26" drill. Training sites include Mactan-Benito Ebuen Air Base in Cebu, Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport in Leyte, and Puerto Princesa International Airport in Palawan. The exercise aims to improve coordination for disaster response, especially in areas facing the West Philippine Sea. A document from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force outlines the schedule and locations.
Why it matters
The drills improve coordinated disaster response between two key regional partners, enhancing safety for vulnerable coastal communities.
How this story developed
- Sep 27 Philippine Coast Guard dispatches aircraft and vessel to confront China Coast Guard in EEZ
- Oct 4 The Coast Guard’s response shifted from expelling the vessel to continuous monitoring.
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