diplomacy

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...

By Monsi A. Serrano Despite the disruption of monsoon rains and typhoons, Indonesia and the Philippines pushed through with their bilateral dialogue this week,...

In an era of rapid technological disruption, Malaysia is convening fintech leaders and policymakers across ASEAN and beyond for MyFintech Week (MyFW) 2025, set...

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...

The Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) and Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) are now accepting entries for...

While the West Philippine Sea (WPS) dominates headlines and diplomatic agendas, a quieter but equally critical WPS—Women, Peace, and Security—is gaining ground in Southeast...

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...

The United States Peace Corps in the Philippines earlier this week (July 14) welcomed the arrival in Manila of 48 American Volunteers and seven...

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday described the ongoing construction of the Metro Manila Subway project, which spans from Valenzuela City to the...

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...