The leaders of Japan and the Philippines on Friday agreed to start negotiations on a reciprocal troop access deal, strengthening military cooperation amid rising maritime tensions in the region and an …
Manila’s Luxury Homeowners See Some of the Biggest Price Gains Globally
The capital of the Philippines ranked No. 1 in the third quarter, while U.S. metros saw lackluster performance in high-end home values …
Inside Socorro Bayanihan Services Inc, the alleged doomsday cult under investigation in the Philippines
In a remote island community in the Philippines, a young man convinced villagers he was their saviour. Now, he is accused of leading a doomsday cult and fostering child marriages, rape, forced labour …
Philippines Military Remains Loyal to the President – National Security Adviser
MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines’ National Security Adviser on Saturday rejected talk of a plot to destabilise the government of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, saying the military and entire security sector were loyal to the commander-in-chief.
Philippines to exit from China’s Belt and Road Initiative
The Philippines has announced the termination of major infrastructure projects under China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in favor of Western and Japanese competitors. Economic and political factors …
Japan and Philippines agree to take defense ties to next level
Japan has taken another step to bolster its network of security partners by launching negotiations with the Philippines on a visiting forces agreement and making the Southeast Asian country the first recipient of its new military aid program. “Under the …
Kishida calls on Philippines to bolster ties in apparent bid to counter China
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio has called on the Philippines to bolster its ties with Japan toward the goal of maintaining a free and open international order based on the rule of law amid China’s intensifying maritime activities.
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Leaders of Japan and Philippines agree to work on joint defense pact amid alarm over China
The leaders of Japan and the Philippines agreed Friday to start negotiations for a key defense pact that would allow their troops to enter each other’s territory for joint military exercises. The move is part of efforts to strengthen their alliance in the face of China’s alarming assertiveness in the region.
Japan, Philippines agree to boost defense ties amid China’s rise
“Through our cooperation with the Philippines, we hope to maintain and strengthen a free and open international order based on the rule of law to ensure a world where human dignity is protected,” Kishida said at the appearance after the talks. Marcos said …