Philippine Senate approves pact allowing Japan's military presence for training and disaster response.

The Philippine Senate has ratified a defense pact with Japan, allowing their militaries to deploy on each other's soil for combat training and disaster response. This is Japan's first such agreement in Asia, aimed at enhancing military cooperation amid concerns over China's growing influence in the region. The pact was unanimously approved by all 19 senators present, though it still requires parliamentary approval in Japan.

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