Seventy Years On: Philippines-Japan Security Ties in the Indo-Pacific

 

Authors : Victor Andres “Dindo” Manhit | Linar-Mae Orbista

Published on:  Feb 26, 2026

 

As Manila and Tokyo mark 70 years of diplomatic relations, their expanding defence partnership is emerging as a central pillar of Indo-Pacific stability and a key driver of a rules-based maritime order

 

Philippines-Japan relations have markedly deepened over the past few years, emerging as one of the most consequential partnerships in Manila’s broader effort to diversify its security and defence engagements with like-minded states. This evolution has been particularly timely, unfolding against a backdrop of intensifying maritime tensions, persistent grey-zone challenges, and growing uncertainty in the regional security environment. All of these underscore the need for stronger, more enduring strategic partnerships.

 

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