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TIMELY APPROVAL. Speaker Martin Romualdez delivers his closing message at the plenary of the House of Representatives before Congress adjourned Wednesday evening. The House passed the proposed P5.768-trillion national budget for next year by a 296-3-0 vote. Ver Noveno
“Prime Minister Kishida’s remarks prove that Japan is a dependable, eager, and stable partner of the Philippines in fostering international order. Together with like-minded nations such as the United States, we look forward to solidifying the cooperation blueprint with Japan,” Romualdez said. The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Sunday meanwhile said that the Philippines and Japan have started negotiations for the proposed Reciprocal Access Agreement between the two countries anchored on maintaining a rules-based international order.
Col. Medel Aguilar, the AFP spokesman, said that the context of the access agreement would still depend on Manila and Tokyo’s discussions and how it would “support the activities that the two countries will hold.” The Philippines, he added, will push for national security in the negotiations and take advantage of the offers by other allies, aside from Japan and the US.
Año also added that the security assistance given by Japan to the country is a testament of the stronger bond between the Philippines and Japan in strengthening its security and deterrence capabilities.
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