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Japan-Philippines relations
Japan Submarine, Destroyers Visit Philippines
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Flotilla of three ships another sign of growing bilateral defense cooperation.
What Challenges Face Myanmar’s First Civilian President in 53 Years?
By Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran discuss the challenges facing Htin Kyaw, Japan-Philippines ties, and North Korea.
Why Japan's Defense Deal With the Philippines Is Unique
By Yuki Tatsumi
The new deal with the Philippines has different motivations than Japan's defense agreements with other states.
Japan and Philippines Sign Defense Agreement Amid Growing Tensions in South China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
An agreement to supply defense equipment was signed by representatives of Japan and the Philippines in Manila today.
Japan's Emperor Visits the Philippines: Major Takeaways
By Yuki Tatsumi
Emperor Akihito's time in the Philippines was as much about the past as the future.
Japan’s Emperor to Make Historic Philippines Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Japan’s imperial couple will be on a state visit from 26 to 30 January.
Japan’s Defense Minister to Visit Philippines to Boost Security Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Reports suggest Gen Nakatani’s trip to Manila could occur as early as April.
Amid South China Sea Tensions, Japan Strengthens Ties With Philippines, Vietnam
By Mina Pollmann
The South China Sea is a large part of Tokyo's calculations, but aid to Manila and Hanoi has a decades-long history.
Philippines Welcomes Japan's New Security Legislation
By Ankit Panda
Manila is pleased to see Japan's new security laws adopted.
Joint Japan-Philippine Flight Over South China Sea Riles China
By Shannon Tiezzi
Once again, China is calling for Japan to stay out of the South China Sea issue.
Philippines to Hold Military Exercises with US, Japan
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Drills come amidst rising tensions in the South China Sea.
Japan: The Philippines' New Best Friend?
By Richard Javad Heydarian
"More than ever, the Philippines has come to rely on an external partner other than the United States."