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Phl-Japan defense agreement enters into force today
The Philippine Star
|September 11, 2025
The Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between the Philippines and Japan officially enters into force today, marking a historic military alliance between the two nations.
Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. and Japanese Defense Minister Nakatani Gen both welcomed this during their meeting on the sidelines of the 2025 Seoul Defense Dialogue (SDD) on Tuesday where the two discussed efforts to strengthen bilateral relations.
The RAA officially enters into force on Sept. 11, 2025 with preparations underway for the formal approval of its Implementing Arrangements.
With the agreement, the Department of National Defense (DND) said Philippine and Japanese forces will facilitate enhanced cooperation, joint training and operational activities.
This story is from the September 11, 2025 edition of The Philippine Star.
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