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Japan, Philippines to step up defense cooperation

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. agreed Thursday to strengthen security cooperation between Tokyo and Manila with an eye on China's growing hegemony in the East and South China Seas.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

US forces returning to Philippines to counter China threats

The United States has been rebuilding its military might in the Philippines more than 30 years after it closed its bases there

The Independent UK

Philippines' Marcos visits Japan seeking closer security ties

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr arrives in Japan on Wednesday for a visit that is expected to pave the way for closer security ties with Tokyo, as Manila increasingly sides with the United States in its regional tussle with China.

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2 robbery ring suspects sent back, arrested

MANILA -- Metropolitan Police Department officers on Tuesday arrested two Japanese men suspected of involvement in a recent string of robberies in Japan, with the arrest officially taking place aboard a deportation flight to Narita Airport from the Philippines, which had transferred the men to Japanese custody.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Philippines coast guard chief says boosts S. China Sea presence

MANILA: The Philippine Coast Guard has stepped up its presence in the disputed South China Sea by deploying additional vessels and conducting more sorties and overflights to protect maritime territory and the country's fishermen, its chief said on Monday.

Bangkok Post

All 36 officials get sack at Manila lockup

MANILA -- Philippine authorities announced Saturday that they had dismissed all 36 officials, including the director, at the Bicutan detention center in a Manila suburb, where four Japanese men suspected of involvement in a string of robberies across Japan are being held.

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US secures key military deal with the Philippines to counter Beijing’s growing regional influence

The Philippines signed an agreement with the United States on Thursday that will allow American soldiers free access to four of its new military bases at a time of growing unease in the Indo-Pacific region over China's burgeoning influence.

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Hearings for 2 suspects continue in R.P.

MANILA -- Two of four Japanese men suspected of involvement in a recent string of robberies in Japan, currently being held in a detention center near Manila, are scheduled to face court hearings on Tuesday after decisions on their treatment were postponed on Thursday. The extradition of all four suspects…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Explainer-Why U.S. seeks closer security cooperation with the Philippines

The Philippines this week granted the United States greater access to its military bases, amid mounting concern over China's intentions toward self-ruled Taiwan and Beijing's extensive claims in the disputed South China Sea.

Reuters

The U.S. and the Philippines agree to a larger American military presence

The Department of Defense announced the move that is widely seen as a way to deter China's influence in the region amid a visit to the Philippines by U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.

WEKU

Philippines agrees to allow US wider access to military bases

Move comes amid concerns about China’s assertiveness in the disputed South China Sea and over self-ruled Taiwan.

Al Jazeera

Japanese robbery suspect had 6 iPhones in Manila detention

MANILA -- One of the four Japanese men suspected of involvement in a string of robberies across Japan had six iPhones in his possession while in a Philippine detention center, Philippine Justice Minister Jesus Remulla said on Tuesday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Austin's Manila visit to bring deal on expanded base access - Philippines official

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's visit to the Philippines this week is expected to bring an announcement of expanded U.S. access to military bases in the country, a senior Philippines official said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Robbery ring suspects held in 'VIP rooms' at Philippine detention center

Four Japanese suspects linked to robberies in Japan who are currently being held at an immigrant detention center near Manila have had access to smartphones among other luxury items at the facility, according to a former detainee.

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Philippines to take steps 'immediately' for extradition of robbery ring suspects

MANILA -- The Philippine Justice Department has said it wants to "immediately take the necessary steps" to extradite four Japanese men suspected of involvement in a series of robberies across Japan, according to the Japanese Embassy in Manila.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

'Money talks' at detention center holding 'Luffy' in Philippines

MANILA -- The "Luffy" figure suspected of overseeing a string of robberies nationwide allegedly controlled the operation in Japan while being detained at an immigration facility in the Philippines.

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Tokyo, Manila mull holding summit in Feb.

Japan and the Philippines are making arrangements for a summit to be held in Tokyo early February, according to sources.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

4 suspected organizers of robbery ring held in Philippines

Four Japanese men suspected of being linked to a series of robberies in Japan are being held at a Philippine immigration detention center in suburban Manila, according to investigative sources.

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ICC to resume investigation into Philippines’s deadly drug war

Manila had argued it was conducting its own investigation into deaths under the controversial policy.

Reuters

"Ironclad" U.S.-Philippines alliance important to regional stability - U.S. official

An "ironclad" alliance between the Philippines and United States has helped ensure peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific, and Washington is committed to its obligations to Manila under a mutual defence treaty, a top U.S. official said on Friday.

Bangkok Post

Crusading journo Maria Ressa hails victory for 'truth'

MANILA: Philippine Nobel Prize winner Maria Ressa has been acquitted of tax evasion, among several charges the crusading journalist has long maintained are politically motivated, calling the ruling a victory for “truth”.

Bangkok Post

Central bank rates seen peaking soon in SE Asia

MANILA: Southeast Asian central banks look like they are close to done fighting inflation using interest rates, with economists seeing the tightening cycle ending after 25- to 50-basis points of moves in the coming months.

Bangkok Post

Philippines, China seek to mend ties

It's not an overstatement to say that the recent visit by Philippines President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr to China was one of the most important visits between the two countries in decades. The outcome of the three-day trip will have far-reaching implications for bilateral, regional, and global strategic landscapes in…

Bangkok Post

Construction of first underground railway in Manila begins

Construction of the first-ever underground railway in the Philippines, undertaken with Japanese aid, began on Monday in a move to pave the way for easing road congestion in overcrowded Manila.

The Independent UK

Filipino Catholics hold big procession after pandemic eases

Thousands of Catholic devotees have joined a night procession through downtown Manila to venerate a centuries-old black statue of Jesus Christ, which was not paraded to discourage an even larger crowd amid lingering fears of COVID-19

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