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‘Matibay ang magkabigkis na walis,’ says commander of visiting Japan carrier
“Matibay ang walis, palibhasa’y magkabigkis. A broom is sturdy because its strands are tightly bound.” Rear Admiral Takashi Natsui invoked the Filipino saying Tuesday evening...
Sweden steps up defense with PH amid global security shifts
Sweden is strengthening its defense ties with the Philippines in a move seen as part of a broader realignment amid rising global tensions—from Russia’s...
EU’s Kallas to meet Marcos amid shifting global order and South China Sea tensions
To underscore Europe’s growing engagement in Asia, High Representative and European Commission Vice-President Kaja Kallas will meet with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday,...
Global outrage as China water cannons PH vessel near Pag-asa Island
A growing number of foreign governments, including the United States, Japan, European Union, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, and the Netherlands, have...
NZ and PH to sign Status of Visiting Forces Agreement
Amid rising regional tensions, New Zealand and the Philippines are set to sign a significant military agreement this week aimed at enhancing bilateral defense...
PM Ishiba of Japan to visit PH end April
In a strategic move to reinforce a multi-faceted partnership between the two countries, His Excellency Shigeru Ishiba, Prime Minister of Japan, will undertake an...
2025 Elections is a crucial test of Filipinos’ stance on West PH Sea and China, says PH Coast Guard
China’s aggression in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) will be a key factor in the 2025 elections, particularly for senators and congressmen, Commodore Jay...
FIRING LINE: Let’s not play the fool
By Robert B. Roque Jr. So, it’s April 1 and they say this day is for fools. In no way though does it benefit...
Military reaffirms non-partisan role amid criticism over Duterte arrest
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has reaffirmed its non-partisan stance and commitment to upholding the Constitution and democracy following recent criticisms about...
US, PH unveil Batanes training, 3 other defense partnership initiatives
As part of efforts to fortify defense ties and enhance deterrence in the Indo-Pacific, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Philippine Secretary of...