Philippines, Japan conduct joint maritime exercise

But the real question is, did they have to hide their Rising Sun flag...

The Japan Coast Guard does not fly the JMSDF Naval Ensign. But even when training with the JMSDF the PI have no problem with the flag.

https://amti.csis.org/philippines-and-japan-strengthen-a-twenty-first-century-security-partnership/

@Ossan

Don't worry, you know I was just joking.