MANILA, Philippines — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is traveling to the Philippines on Tuesday seeking to further boost an alliance in the face of China’s growing assertiveness in the region.

The two countries’ shared grievances over China’s territorial claims have seen them draw increasingly close to each other.

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MANILA – The Philippines and New Zealand are set to sign this week a key defense pact that will allow their militaries to hold joint drills and boost security engagements.