Philippines—Navy Mulling Joint Exercise With Japan

Japanese and Philippine officials are in talks regarding potential joint naval drills, reports ABS-CBN News (Philippines). Both nations are looking to take their bilateral relations "to the next level," a Philippine naval spokesman said on Tuesday. The announcement came after the Japanese destroyer Ikazuchi arrived in Manila for a three-day goodwill visit. The two countries seek to enhance defense ties and strengthen regional security, military officials said. Manila and Tokyo each...