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UK’s growing defense budget signals stronger Indo-Pacific stand, says envoy

By Monsi A. Serrano The United Kingdom’s landmark decision to raise its defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035—its largest military investment since the...

PBBM meets with US top defense, diplomacy execs ahead of Trump meet

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday (Washington DC time) affirmed the enduring strength and expanding breadth of the US-Philippine alliance, calling the visit of...

Intel sharing talks signal stronger PH-Germany defense partnership

By Monsi A. Serrano Ongoing discussions on an agreement for the exchange and protection of classified information underscore the expanding defense partnership between the Philippines...

Marcos to be first ASEAN leader to meet Trump; tariffs top agenda

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will become the first ASEAN head of state to meet with US President Donald Trump since the latter’s return...

France, PH to intensify defense cooperations thru proposed VFA

By Monsi A. Serrano French Ambassador to the Philippines Marie Fontanel has reaffirmed France’s commitment to strengthening defense and maritime cooperation with the Philippines. Speaking at...

EU, PH set to launch high-level security dialogue amid rising geopolitical tensions

By Monsi Serrano The European Union (EU) and the Philippines are poised to launch a new Security and Defence Dialogue by the end of 2025,...

PCG spox warns of China’s escalating behavior in West Philippine Sea

By Monsi A. Serrano China’s behavior in the West Philippine Sea has shifted from operating in the so-called “gray zone” to becoming more openly belligerent,...

PBBM, Canadian PM vow to deepen ties on trade, defense, regional peace

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reaffirmed the Philippines’ commitment to deepen and strengthen cooperation with Canada, particularly in the areas of trade, defense, and...

Coast Guard spox files cyberlibel case, cites online disinfo as threat to public trust

Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Commodore Jay Tarriela has filed a cyberlibel complaint against vlogger Sass Rogando Sasot, citing...

US Ambassador celebrates enduring US-PH ties at Independence Day reception

By Marinel E. Peroy United States Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson on Thursday evening reaffirmed the enduring strength of the US-Philippines relationship, highlighting shared...

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