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Philippines ratifies key defence pact with Japan
The Philippines ratified on Monday a key defence pact with Japan, which allows them to deploy troops on each other's soil as they boost ties to bolster against China's growing pressure. The pact -- which also allows for increased joint combat drills -- was ratified by the Philippine senate with no negative votes or abstentions,
Philippines ratifies agreement with Japan's SDF
The Philippine military is a step closer to boosting ties with Japan's Self-Defense Forces. Lawmakers in Manila have ratified a wide-ranging bilateral deal covering the handling of weapons and joint drills.
Senate votes 19-0 to ratify PH-Japan defense agreement
The Philippine Senate ratified yesterday a key defense pact with Japan, which allows them to deploy troops on each other’s soil as they boost ties to
Senate ratifies PH-Japan RAA, 16 other bills
MANILA – Senators on Monday unanimously approved Senate Resolution No. 1248 which concurs to the ratification of the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between the Philippines and Japan. The measure is expected to strengthen the cooperation between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)
Philippine Senate ratifies military access agreement with Japan
The Philippine Senate on Monday ratified a reciprocal access agreement (RAA) with Japan that would allow their militaries to deploy on each other's soil as both countries worry about China's increasingly assertive stance in the region.
Philippines ratifies key defense pact with Japan
The Philippines on Monday ratified a key defense pact with Japan, which allows them to deploy troops on each other's soil, with the countries boosting ties amid China's growing assertiveness.
Philippines-Japan defense pact to allow troops' cooperation, training: AFP
The AFP said the Senate approval of the resolution concurring in the ratification of the Reciprocal Access Agreement between the Philippines and Japan was a significant step in strengthening defense cooperation between the two nations.
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