The Philippine Navy accorded a welcome ceremony to the Mexican Navy Sail Training Ship ARM Cuauhtemoc (BE01) on August 9 in Manila.
Littoral Combat Force Commander, Commodore Vincent Sibala represented the Philippine Navy Flag Officer in Command and formally welcomed the delegates from Mexico during their official visit to the Navy Headquarters in Manila.
ARM Cuauhtemoc Commanding Officer, Capt. C.G. Dem Victor Hugo Molina Perez, led the Mexican Navy delegation, along with Mexican Ambassador to the Philippines, His Excellency Daniel Hernandez Joseph who both expressed their delight at their goodwill visit to the country.
“During their meeting, both Navy leaders shared naval best practices and cultural similarities that highlighted the longstanding relations between the Philippines and Mexico,” Philippine Navy Spokesperson Commander John Percie Alcos said on Saturday.
The Mexican Navy’s visit will be from August 9 to 13, featuring reciprocal receptions, goodwill games, a shipboard tour, and a passing exercise (PASSEX) during the send-off ceremony.
