Japan also agreed to provide two large patrol ships and lend up to five used surveillance aircraft to the Philippines

  They agreed to strengthen cooperation to ensure a peaceful resolution of the South China Sea dispute

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It said the exercises were meant to help improve the fleet's ability to fight far out at sea.  

  "It can be used for maritime security operations but it's not for combat," Philippine coastguard chief said

  "This was out of respect to those who gave their lives for the country," an aid said

 

  "Both governments are looking into the possibility of getting two more vessels."

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