00:00Japan will provide Php 611 million worth of defense equipment to the Philippines.
00:06Japan will also provide rigid-hulled inflatable boats, coastal radar systems,
00:13and other equipment that will enhance the capabilities of the Philippine Navy.
00:17The Philippines is the only country in the world that recognizes Japan
00:21as a recipient of their Official Security Assistance, or OSA, for this year.
00:27This is the second OSA received by the Philippines from Japan.
00:31Japan was the first to give Php 235 million to the Philippines in 2023
00:38to purchase coastal radars.
00:41The new OSA was approved by DFA Secretary Enrique Manalo
00:45and Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya,
00:48along with Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr.
