00:00The majority of Senators voted in favor of ratifying the Reciprocal Access Agreement between Japan and the Philippines.
00:08The Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines, Kazuya Endo, thanked the Senate.
00:14Daniel Manalastas was at the center of the news.
00:19Eleven Senators voted in favor of the resolution to ratify the Reciprocal Access Agreement between Japan and the Philippines
00:27to strengthen and strengthen the defense cooperation of the two countries.
00:31Under the committee report, the agreement stipulates that military cooperation and exercises should be stronger.
00:38For the Senators, this agreement is welcome.
00:41Thank you very much to our fellow Senators for your support in our new ratification RAA.
00:52It will be remembered, Mr. President, in history as one of the highlights of our diplomatic partnership which now spans almost seven decades.
01:02The RAA not only facilitates joint military training, disaster response and humanitarian operations, but also fortifies our commitment to regional peace and stability.
01:16According to the Department of National Defense, the existence of collaborative partnerships among like-minded nations is important to strengthen the ability of the Philippines to defend itself.
01:28The RAA with Japan proves the commitment of the Philippines for peace, security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
01:38The Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines, Kazuya Endo, thanked the Senate.
01:42The two countries have long been associated as strategic partners.
01:47Daniel Manalastas for Pambansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.
