Tag: Indo-Pacific Stability

  • Philippines and Japan Forge Unbreakable Defense Bond: A New Era of Security Cooperation

    In a significant development for regional security, the defense ties between the Philippines and Japan have reached new heights, as announced by Department of National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on February 24, 2024. Speaking ahead of a crucial bilateral meeting with Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani at the Makati Shangri-La Hotel, Teodoro highlighted the…

  • Philippines-Japan Defense Pact Hailed as Key to Regional Security

    The National Security Council (NSC) has praised the newly ratified Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between the Philippines and Japan as a pivotal element in the region’s security framework. The agreement, signed in the presence of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at Malacañan Palace on July 8, 2024, is seen as a significant step towards enhancing…