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DND hails PH-Japan defense pact, cites defense and security benefits
The approval of the historic defense pact between the Philippines and Japan will heighten defense and security cooperation, as well as the interoperability of both countries, according to the Department of National Defense (DND).
Philippines ratifies key defense pact with Japan
The Philippines ratified on Monday a key defense 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.
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.
Japan set to approve military pact with the Philippines, DND says
JAPAN’S National Diet is set to approve the Philippines-Japan Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA), following the Philippine Senate’s concurrence on its ratification, marking a major step in strengthening defense and security cooperation between the two nations.
DND welcomes Senate ratification of Philippines’ RAA with Japan
The Department of National Defense (DND) welcomed on Tuesday the approval of Senate Resolution No. 1248 on the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between
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)
DND hails Senate concurrence in RP-Japan RAA
THE Department of National Defense (DND) on Tuesday lauded the approval of Senate Resolution 1248 which concurred the ratification of the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between the Philippines and Japan as it will heighten defense and security cooperation between the two nations.
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