Mga kongresista at senador, kapwa naniniwalang maganda ang maidudulot sa Pilipinas ng Reciprocal...

Mga kongresista at senador, kapwa naniniwalang maganda ang maidudulot sa Pilipinas ng Reciprocal Access Agreement sa Japan

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00:00The ratification of the Reciprocal Access Agreement between the Philippines and Japan

00:05is one of the priorities for the Congress' re-session this month.

00:10This is what Mela Lesmora reported.

00:12The lawmakers from the Senate and the House of Representatives trust that the Philippines will be greatly helped

00:20by the addition of the officials of the government of the Reciprocal Access Agreement with Japan

00:27in order to strengthen the defense capabilities and strategic ties of the two countries.

00:34According to Senate President Francis Escudero,

00:37he supports the RAA, especially that it will help our military.

00:42This is also welcome for former Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri

00:47and he hopes that this will be a catalyst for us to use a more peaceful region.

00:53According to Senate President Pro Tempore Jingoy Estrada,

00:56as chairman of the Senate Committee on National Defense,

00:59he will ensure that the RAA ratification will be a priority for the Senate in the re-session this July.

01:07For Senator Aimee Marcos,

01:09the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations will also ensure that each line of the agreement will be well discussed

01:16and will ensure that it is based on the interests of the Philippines.

01:20While Senator JV Hercito will be the one to ask,

01:23what assistance from the Right-Minded Nations is important for the Philippines

01:28in the midst of the rise of China's bullying?

01:31For the other senators...

01:33In a sense, in a positive way, of course, we need all the help we can get.

01:38However, you can expect reactions once you join the military or semi-military.

01:47So, this will still be discussed in the Senate.

01:50So, it's good to have allies.

01:52What will be good for the country?

01:55The interest of the country, the interest of the Philippines.

01:57The congressmen also agree with the senators' views on the issue.

02:03According to House Speaker Martin Romualdez,

02:05the RAA signing is considered a crucial moment in the relationship between the Philippines and Japan

02:11because it is the beginning of a new era of stronger cooperation between the two countries.

02:16The House Committee on National Defense and Security Vice Chair Raul Tupas also has a positive view

02:23on the military cooperation brought by the new alliance.

02:27Melales Moras for Pambansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.