Japan-Philippines defence ties will bolster Manila

Growing bilateral defence ties are to Tokyo and Manila's benefit, and Beijing's concern

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In this article

  • Growing ties
  • Defence memorandum
  • Coast guard support
  • Benefits
  • Funding and modernisation
  • Infrastructure aid
  • Diplomatic support
  • Defence network access
  • Outlook

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