Japan and the Philippines Sign a New Defense Pact as They Face Growing China Aggression

The Associated Press
11:54 JST,
January 16, 2026
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Japan and the Philippines signed a defense pact on Thursday that would allow the tax-free provision of ammunition, fuel, food and other necessities when their forces stage joint training to boost deterrence against China’s growing aggression in the region and to bolster th...
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