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Philippines’ Marcos says open to military access pact with Japan

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he’s open to a potential reciprocal military access agreement with Japan if it would protect the country’s fishermen and its maritime territory.

Tribune News Service

Philippines' Marcos open to a troop pact with Japan

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Sunday he saw no reason why the Philippines should not have a Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with Japan if it would boost maritime security and ensure greater protection for Filipino fishermen.

Reuters

Bennylyn Burke’s family hold memorial in charred remains of fire-ravaged Philippines home

Bennylyn Burke was killed along with her two-year-old daughter Jellica by paedophile IT worker Andrew Innes.

Daily Record

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5 soldiers killed in shooting at Philippine camp

MANILA: Five soldiers were killed in a shooting at a military camp in the southern Philippines, including the shooter, the military said on Saturday.

Bangkok Post

Robbery-for-Hire / Challenges remain in discovering true identities of 'Luffy' and 'Kim'

Four Japanese men suspected of being behind a recent string of violent robberies in Japan have been deported from the Philippines. This is the third and final installment of a series looking at the revelations uncovered so far about the suspected robbery group.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Five soldiers killed in shooting at Philippine military camp

Five soldiers were killed in a shooting at a military camp in the southern Philippines, including the shooter, the military said on Saturday.

Reuters

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

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Japan, Philippines to work with ally U.S. to deter China, prevent Taiwan contingency

Japan and the Philippines have made clear that they will strengthen trilateral security cooperation between them and the United States, their common ally.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Philippines' Marcos strikes defence, infrastructure deals in Tokyo

Tokyo (AFP) - Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos hailed new defence and other deals signed with Japan in Tokyo on Thursday, as the nations seek to deepen ties, including on security in response to growing Chinese military pressure.

AFP

Japan, Philippines pledge closer security ties amid China tensions

Japan said it was looking to strengthen joint military exercises with the Philippines as the two U.S. allies on Thursday pledged to forge closer security ties at a time of heightened tensions with China.

Reuters

Japan, Philippines to sign plans to boost defense ties

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. are expected to sign key agreements to boost their defense ties Thursday

The Independent UK

US general to aggressors: Allies are battle-ready in Asia

A United States general has said that American forces and their allies in Asia are ready for battle after years of joint combat exercises

The Independent UK

Philippines' Marcos in Tokyo to sign defence, infrastructure deals

Tokyo (AFP) - Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos will meet Japan's prime minister Thursday seeking to deepen ties, including with defence deals, in response to growing Chinese military pressure in the region.

AFP

YouTube boxer Salt Papi denies having amateur career before Misfits Boxing bouts

Tik Tok star Salt Papi has emerged as one of the most exciting prospects in the influencer boxing scene, and fans have theorised that he had other fights before his debut

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Wales boss Gemma Grainger reveals Pinatar Cup squad and sticks with experience as Euro 2025 work begins

Wales will face the Philippines, Iceland and Scotland in the Pinatar Cup in preparation for the Euro 2025 qualifiers in September

The Independent UK

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

Al Jazeera

Philippine President Marcos Jr visits Japan as security in focus

Philippine president and Japanese PM Fumio Kishida are expected to sign an agreement allowing for closer security ties.

Reuters

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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The Japan News/Yomiuri

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 Independent UK

Japan shows tough new security moves during Philippines trip

Growing worry over Chinese threats has led to a major Japanese boost in military spending, defense partnerships and aid packages

The News Lens

Philippines: Ending Clan Wars Crucial To Sustaining Peace

In the Philippines, clan wars are driving intergenerational conflict and preventing girls from going to school.

AFP

Japanese 'Luffy' criminal ringleaders deported from Philippines

Tokyo (AFP) - Two of the four suspects believed to be behind a spate of robberies and telephone fraud cases across Japan were deported from the Philippines on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Why Filipino rum is set to be the bartender’s choice in 2023

Though so far little known in the UK, one distiller is determined to make Filipino rum a must-order for Londoners. David Ellis takes a sip

The Conversation

The US and the Philippines' military agreement sends a warning to China – 5 key things to know

The United States and the Philippines announced on Feb. 2, 2023, that the U.S. is expanding its military presence across more military bases in the Southeast Asian country, giving the U.S. a potential advantage in its efforts to thwart China’s possible efforts to take control of Taiwan.

Bangkok Post

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.

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