MANILA, Philippines 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).

easy bet Senator Loren Legarda MANILA, Philippines –  Senator Loren Legarda supported the Senate’s concurrence to the ratification of the Philippines-Japan Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA), highlighting its role in strengthening na

MANILA, Philippines The Senate on Monday ratified a historic defense pact between the Philippines and Japan. With 19 votes in favor, zero negative, and no abstention, Senate Resolution No. 1248 was approved on third and final reading during the uppe

Department of National Defense Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. Photo from the official Facebook page of the Philippine Department of National Defense MANILA, Philippines The countrys military access deal with Japan will be submitted to the Senate