Philippines, Japan on verge of key defense pact

MANILA: The Philippines and Japan are set to sign a key defense pact on Monday that will allow them to deploy troops on each other’s territory. Japanese Defense Minister Minoru Kihara and Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa will hold high-level talks with their Philippine counterparts Gilberto Teodoro and Enrique Manalo in Manila. The Philippines and Japan, … Read more