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    Stratbase condemns Chinese aggression in West Philippine Sea

    The Stratbase ADR Institute has strongly condemned a recent act of aggression by China in the West Philippine Sea, following an October 12 incident where a China Coast Guard vessel rammed a Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) ship and fired water cannons at its crew.

    Japan sends emergency aid to Central Philippines following deadly earthquake

    In response to a request from the Philippine government, Japan has pledged emergency relief assistance to support those affected by the recent earthquake in Central Philippines. The aid, provided through the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), includes tents, blankets, plastic sheets, sleeping pads, portable jerry cans, and water purifiers.

    7.4 magnitude quake hits Davao Oriental

    A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck offshore Davao Oriental early Friday, prompting a tsunami warning for coastal areas in Mindanao and the Visayas as well as parts of Indonesia, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).

    Japan, PH test new defense pact in Cebu

    The Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) has deployed a C-130H transport aircraft and 30 personnel to the Philippines for bilateral training "DOSHIN BAYANIHAN 5-25" with the Philippine Air Force at Mactan-Cebu International Airport.

    Japan, PH boost defense, disaster ties

    Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani held a video teleconference with Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro, reaffirming defense cooperation and humanitarian assistance efforts.

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