US EditionJapan and the Philippines sign a new defense pact as they face growing China aggression
The pact includes Japanese aid worth over P958 million to modernize Philippine forces and improve connectivity in the Sulu archipelago, enhancing regional security cooperation.
- On Jan 15, the Philippines and Japan signed the ACSA in Manila, with Toshimitsu Motegi and Ma. Theresa Lazaro formalizing the logistics pact for allied military support.
- Amid rising regional tensions, officials said the pact complements a Reciprocal Access Agreement from mid-2024 and is part of a Strengthened Strategic Partnership marking 70 years of ties.
- Aid includes a $6,000,000 Official Security Assistance and 1 billion 630 million Japanese yen for BaSulTa broadband, officials said.
- The agreement requires parliamentary approval in Japan, and officials said it will facilitate joint drills, disaster response, and participation in United Nations peacekeeping operations under the Japan–Philippines security framework.
- Tokyo and Manila cited Taiwan’s proximity and wider security concerns, with Ishiba saying `I hope that our two countries will continue to work closely together to realize a free and open Indo-Pacific based on the rule of law` amid China claims and Japan’s military build-up.
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