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