Philippines ratifies key defence pact with Japan
The Philippine Senate on December 16 ratified a key defence pact with Japan, which allows them to deploy troops on each other's territory, and strengthen joint combat drills.
Indonesia, Australia reach treaty-level defence pact
Indonesia and Australia agreed on a treaty-level defence cooperation pact which allows their militaries to operate in each other's territories, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on August 20.
Philippines, Singapore strengthen defence ties
The Philippines and Singapore have signed a defence pact that will allow their militaries to broaden their engagement, including holding joint exercises to prepare for humanitarian emergencies and other contingencies.
Philippines, US hold exercise against plane hijacking
A five-day exercise simulating a hostage rescue and plane seizure held by Philippines and US forces to refocus their military alliance towards counter-terrorism finished on September 26.