Japan, PH Reaffirm Cooperation with US over Indo-Pacific Security

Japan, PH reaffirm cooperation with US over Indo-Pacific security

The Philippines and Japan agreed to work together, and get the United States involved, to realize a “free and open” Indo-Pacific region based on the rule of law, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (MOFA) said.**media[15380]**(From left) DFA Secretary Enrique Manalo and Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya shake hands during a meeting in Japan on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. (Photo from Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan)In a statement pos…

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton Commences Months-Long Indo-Pacific Patrol

The Legend-class USCGC Stratton (WMSL 752) (background) sails alongside a Philippine Coast Guard vessel as Stratton arrives in Puerto Princesa, Philippines, May 16, 2025. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class William Kirk) From U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area, May 24, 2025 PUERTO PRINCESA, Philippines — The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) and its crew departed Puerto Princesa, Philippines, Monday, after in-port engagements…