Philippines-Japan Defense Pact Takes Effect, Bolstering Bilateral Cooperation
The Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA) between the Philippines and Japan, a foundational defense cooperation pact, entered into force on August 22. This will streamline the provision of supplies and services between the two militaries, further enhancing collaboration in areas like joint exercises and disaster response.
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