Japan-Philippines Relations
Signing of the Agreement between the Government of Japan and the Government of the Republic of the Philippines Concerning Reciprocal Provision of Supplies and Services between the Self-Defense Forces of Japan and the Armed Forces of the Philippines
January 15, 2026
On January 15, in Manila, the capital of the Republic of the Philippines, the Agreement between the Government of Japan and the Government of the Republic of the Philippines Concerning Reciprocal Provision of Supplies and Services between the Self-Defense Forces of Japan and the Armed Forces of the Philippines ("Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement", or ACSA) was signed by Mr. MOTEGI Toshimitsu, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, and Hon. Maria Theresa Lazaro, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines.
- The Agreement establishes a framework such as the settlement procedures for the reciprocal provision of supplies and services between the Self-Defense Forces of Japan and the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
- The Agreement will facilitate the smooth and prompt provision of supplies and services between the Self-Defense Forces of Japan and the Armed Forces of the Philippines. The Agreement will also promote their closer cooperation, and enable them to actively contribute to peace and security of the international community.
(Reference) Attachment
Japan-Philippines Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA) ( English text (PDF) 
/ Japanese translation (PDF) )