The Philippines and Japan on Thursday signed a new defense pact that would allow tax-free entry of logistic supplies and services for joint military exercises and disaster preparedness as the two countries face China’s growing aggression in the Asia-Pacific region. Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi signed the Acquisition and Cross-Servicing […]... Keep on reading: PH, Japan ink new defense pact to ease flow of supplies