Aquino's statement was made at a media briefing following talks with Abe at the Malacañan Palace. Parts of his speech were aired on government-run dzRB radio.

President Benigno Aquino and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Malacañang during Abe's visit to the Philippines on Saturday. Robert Viñas /Malacañang Photo Bureau
For his part, Prime Minister Abe noted that the Philippines has long been strategic partners promoting “free of intimidation†and “rule of law†policies in the Asia Pacific Region.
“[We] exercise the right of collective self-defense… after the war (World War II), Japan and US has been greatly contributing in peace and stability in the Asia Pacific Region and we will continue to play that role,†Abe said.
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