Japan and the Philippines are set to intensify joint military activities after a visiting-forces agreement entered into force, paving the way for rotational Self-Defense Force deployments to the Southeast Asian country. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/11/japan/raa-take-effect/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #raa #philippinesjapanrelations #defense #sdf

To boost its military capabilities and bridge key gaps with China, the Philippines is turning to top partners such as Japan for support — part of a multipronged approach that includes defense-industrial tie-ups. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/09/japan/philippines-military-modernization-japan/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #philippines #philippinesjapanrelations #defense #china

Two Japanese nationals were shot to death in Manila on Friday night, officials at the Japanese embassy in the Philippine capital said Sunday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/08/18/japan/crime-legal/japanese-shot-dead-manila/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #crimelegal #philippinesjapanrelations #manila #guns