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Japan, Philippines Initiate Intel Sharing, Defense, Energy Talks

5/28/2026

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Japan will start classified-intelligence sharing talks with the Philippines, launched by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Tokyo on May 28, 2026.
Japan recently lifted long-standing limits on combat equipment exports, enabling possible delivery of naval destroyers and patrol aircraft to the Philippines.
The two leaders also agreed to cooperate on energy security, planning to help Asian countries manage energy shocks after the U.S.–Israeli war on Iran.

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Japan will start classified-intelligence sharing talks with the Philippines, launched by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Tokyo on May 28, 2026.
Japan recently lifted long-standing limits on combat equipment exports, enabling possible delivery of naval destroyers and patrol aircraft to the Philippines.
The two leaders also agreed to cooperate on energy security, planning to help Asian countries manage energy shocks after the U.S.–Israeli war on Iran.