Tag: Military Cooperation

  • Indo-Pacific Airborne Leaders Unite to Address Regional Security Challenges

    In a significant move to bolster regional security, airborne military leaders from across the Indo-Pacific convened at the International Airborne Commanders Conference (IACC) in Japan. The event, hosted by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s 1st Airborne Brigade at Camp Narashino in Chiba Prefecture, took place on January 10, 2025. The Philippine Army, represented by Maj.…

  • Philippines and Japan’s New Military Pact to Enhance Regional Stability

    In a significant move to bolster regional security, the Philippines and Japan have finalized a reciprocal access agreement (RAA) that promises to strengthen their military cooperation. The agreement, which was signed in Manila on July 8 and ratified by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on November 5, 2024, received the Senate’s approval on Monday, marking…

  • Philippines and Japan Strengthen Defense Ties with Senate Approval of Reciprocal Access Agreement

    In a significant move to bolster defense and security collaboration, the Philippine Senate has approved Senate Resolution No. 1248, ratifying the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) with Japan. The signing ceremony, witnessed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at the Malacañan Palace on July 8, 2024, marks a pivotal moment in the bilateral relations between the…

  • 2024 Marks a Pivotal Year for US-Philippines Relations, Says Ambassador

    BAGUIO CITY – In a festive setting at the Ambassador’s residence in Camp John Hay, United States Ambassador to the Philippines, MaryKay Carlson, declared 2024 as a landmark year for the US-Philippines relationship. Speaking at the annual Christmas reception on December 3, 2024, Carlson highlighted the year’s significant achievements and milestones that have strengthened the…