Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) headed by the Chief of Operations, Japan Marine Science Inc., Mr. Yasuo Nakajo, Ph.D., visited the National Coast Watch Center (NCW Center) on 24 January 2024. The NCW Center personnel headed by CG Vice Admiral Roy Echeverria Director of NCW Center and Commander of PCG Marine Environmental Protection Command (MEPCOM) welcomed their team.
The purpose of the visit was to promote mutual understanding and collaboration and establish initiatives that will benefit both nations. During the visit, productive discussions and knowledge-sharing sessions were held to explore new opportunities in the areas of security and maritime domain awareness.
In addition, the NCW Center also expressed its dedication to help the JICA’s team in the conduct of their data collection survey on the formulation of a cooperation strategy for the maritime security sector in Asia.
Both parties expressed their commitment to improve maritime security and safety in the Philippines and establish a strategic cooperation plan for the next decade and beyond.
Gary P Hernal started college at UP Diliman and received his BA in Economics from San Sebastian College, Manila, and Masters in Information Systems Management from Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University in Oak Brook, IL. He has 25 years of copy editing and management experience at Thomson West, a subsidiary of Thomson Reuters.
