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PHILIPPINES

Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 3, 2023
Philippine leader's embrace of U.S. troops near Taiwan revives old grievances
In some communities, stories about mistreatment by visiting U.S. troops in the past still resonate.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 28, 2023
As Philippines scraps jeepney buses, operators struggle with costs
The government has ordered replacement of the beloved but elderly utility vehicles with greener, safer models.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 28, 2023
Japan and Australia may conduct South China Sea patrols with U.S. and Philippines, ambassador says
If the plan materializes, it will be the first time the Philippines has joined multilateral maritime patrols in the South China Sea, a move that would likely anger Beijing.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 24, 2023
Southeast Asia lags in electric vehicles. Can it catch up?
About 80% of the vehicles in Southeast Asia are two- and three-wheelers — meaning EV transition will differ greatly from countries motivated to the electrify cars.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Feb 23, 2023
Wetter storms and deforestation: Manila faces worsening floods
Slash-and-burn farming, illegal logging, open-pit mining and development fueled by population growth have stripped the once-densely forested Philippines of much of its trees.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 22, 2023
Philippine lawmakers ratify entry to world's largest trade pact
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership includes 10 Southeast Asian economies along with China, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand and Australia.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 17, 2023
Bilateral defense deals between Tokyo and Manila could reshape Indo-Pacific security
Philippine President Marcos visited Tokyo seeking key partners in the region to play a pivotal role in Manila’s new foreign policy direction.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Feb 16, 2023
Retrieving smartphone data from 'Luffy' suspects no easy task, experts say
The robbery suspects were careful not to leave digital traces of their operation, communicating through an encrypted messaging app.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 13, 2023
Philippines accuses China of aiming 'military-grade laser' at ship
Manila said China's coast guard used a laser to try to disrupt a resupply mission to troops in the South China Sea.
JAPAN
Feb 13, 2023
Philippines considering trilateral defense pact with U.S. and Japan
The move follows the signing of separate defense deals with the United States and Japan, and comes amid tensions with China and concerns Manila could be pulled into a Taiwan conflict.
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Feb 10, 2023
Concerns over China drive Tokyo and Manila closer together
As Japan emerges as a more prominent regional security actor, Tokyo is looking beyond its alliance with the United States to help deter China and meet other regional challenges.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Feb 10, 2023
Marcos takes relations with Japan to new heights
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visits Japan in order to cement a more comprehensive relationship — particularly in the realm security.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 9, 2023
Japan and Philippines take ties to ‘higher level’ with flurry of agreements
The deals cover a wide range of areas, including agriculture, renewable energy, health care, digital transformation, infrastructure and military cooperation.

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