Marcos in Tokyo to sign defence, infrastructure deals

Marcos's trip comes a week after Manila announced a deal giving US troops access to another four bases in the country, and with Japan and the Philippines already in talks on a key defence pact. - AP

Tokyo (AFP): Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos will meet Japan's prime minister on Thursday (Feb 9) seeking to deepen ties, including with defence deals, in response to growing Chinese military pressure in the region.

Marcos's trip comes a week after Manila announced a deal giving US troops access to another four bases in the country, and with Japan and the Philippines already in talks on a key defence pact.