• 5 months ago
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00:00The strengthening of the Philippine-Japan alliance in the midst of the tensions in the West Philippine Sea is even more important.
00:06It is aimed at maintaining peace and security in the region and not in any country.
00:12J.P. Soriano has the first news.
00:17On the 70th anniversary of the Japan Self-Defense Forces or JSDF,
00:23one of the countries with the strongest alliance now is the Philippines.
00:27AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo Browner said that the Philippine soldiers and the military of Japan have one important goal.
00:57Commitment is more important now than ever as we navigate an increasingly complex and dynamic security landscape.
01:06AFP Chief of Staff said this after saying that AFP has already given recommendations to President Bongbong Marcos
01:14on how to carry out the next rotation and resupply missions to BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal.
01:23According to Bronner, they will not be allowed to bully the China Coast Guard, but they will fight with justice.
01:32The Philippines' commitment to the rights in the West Philippine Sea, which was strengthened by the 2016 arbitral ruling,
01:40was praised by the Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines, Endo Kazuya.
01:45I would like to commend the Philippines' firm stance in championing a maritime order based on the rule of law.
01:53Because the Philippines is an ally, it is important for the Philippine soldiers to help.
01:59Their version of the Visiting Forces Agreement or VFA, Reciprocal Access Agreement or RAA, is a big deal.
02:09It was not implemented in China, but Japan reaffirmed that they are following China's aggressive actions in the West Philippine Sea.
02:18Japan is concerned by unlawful maritime claims and steadfastly opposes the dangerous and coercive use of coast guards and maritime militia vessels in the South China Sea.
02:32This statement by Japan was first made by China because they are aware of Japan's actions and are concerned about the tension in the region.
02:43It is only natural for Japan to express serious concern if and when China's behavior in the South China Sea is dangerous and aggressive.
02:55The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines has yet to respond to the statement by the Japanese Embassy.
03:01But the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines has already said that the Philippines and China have reached an agreement
03:07that will continue the peaceful talks to reach an agreement and avoid chaos in the Aegean Sea and the West Philippine Sea.
03:17On Monday, the two-plus-two meeting will be held between the foreign affairs and defense ministers of Japan and the Philippines.
03:25The meeting will discuss the RAA and the additional defense and security equipment that Japan will provide to the Philippines under the Official Security Assistance or OSA.
03:37We are assured, the Philippine government remains, that we will work to expand and forge stronger partnerships with Japan
03:46to continually give rise to a region living and thriving in peace and prosperity.
03:52This is the first news. J.P. Soriano for GMA Integrated News.
04:07For GMA Pinoy TV, this is www.gmanews.tv.

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