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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...
‘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...