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Free and Open Indo-Pacific
Japan strengthens maritime ties with PH, donates generators
The government of Japan continues to deepen its strategic partnership with the Philippines through initiatives that strengthen maritime security and operational capability, underscoring cooperation that extends well beyond...
Envoy affirms Japan’s pledge to PH and regional security
By Monsi A. Serrano Japan is stepping up its security and economic support for the Philippines, pledging closer maritime cooperation, infrastructure assistance, and defense collaboration...
Japan backs free, open Indo-Pacific at maritime forum
ENDO Kazuya reaffirmed Japan’s strong commitment to advancing a Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) and strengthening maritime cooperation with regional partners during a high-level...
Japan, US, PH launch multilateral maritime exercise in WPS
In a demonstration of growing maritime cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), Philippine Navy (PN), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), and...
Japan reaffirms commitment to free and open Indo-Pacific at Manila Dialogue
Japan participated in the Manila Dialogue on the South China Sea 2025, with representatives discussing regional maritime security, rule-based order, and international cooperation alongside...
Japan, PH deepen strategic ties ahead of 70th anniversary
The enduring friendship between Japan and the Philippines continues to grow stronger as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. held...
SHOW OF FORCE & UNITY: Japan, US, PH conduct joint search and rescue exercise
There is no stopping the cooperation of Japan, Philippines ad the United States, and on June 20, 2025, the Japan Coast Guard (JCG), the...
Japan, PH conduct bilateral maritime activity in South China Sea
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and the Philippine Navy (PN) successfully conducted their Bilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) in the South China Sea...
Japan’s JS Noshiro conducts inaugural port call at Naval Operating Base Subic
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) vessel JS Noshiro (FFM-3), under the command of Commander Hori Tetsunobu, Commanding Officer JS Noshiro, successfully conducted its...
More countries call for stronger cooperation with PH as China’s aggression continues
Amid China’s continued aggression in the West Philippine Sea, more countries are pushing for stronger maritime security partnerships with the Philippines in 2025. Ambassadors from...