Why did Japan invade the Philippines?

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1. #american
2. #invasion
3. #harbor
4. #damaged
5. #cover
6. #philippines
7. #japanese
8. #severely
9. #aircraft
10. #initial
11. #december
12. #started
13. #withdrew
14. #pearl
15. #asiatic
16. #hours
17. #attack
18. #lacking
19. #after
20. #fleet