Title:

 Small planes for PH Navy signal Japan's growing security role

Author:

Carmela Fonbuena

Source:

Rappler

Date:

 March 28, 2017

Description:

MANILA, Philippines – The small hand-me-down patrol planes from the former World War II enemy do not look much. But the TC90s that Japan transferred to the Philippine Navy on Monday, March 27, are symbols of a huge leap for Japan as it takes a bigger role in the security of the region.