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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...
PH, EU agree to protect vital maritime and cyber infra vs ‘hybrid threats’
Experts from the Philippines and the European Union (EU) have joined forces to tackle growing threats to sea cables, cyber networks, and other critical...
PH is an ‘important’ strategic partner for regional peace and stability, says Japan envoy
By Marinel E. Peroy Amid the rising tensions in the South China Sea, Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Kazuya Endo said Japan and the Philippines...