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Italy warns: Cyber threats ‘new frontier’ of Indo-Pacific security
By Monsi A. Serrano Italian Ambassador to the Philippines Davide Giglio has warned that rapidly evolving cyber threats are emerging as one of the Indo-Pacific’s...
AFP urges stronger WPS defense after 3 Pinoy spies nabbed
By Monsi A. Serrano With three Filipinos caught spying for China, the threat is not only external but alarmingly internal as cyber threats in the...
PH positions self as bridge-builder in UN Security Council bid
The Philippines’ bid for a non-permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) would serve not only national interests but also the broader...
Japan backs free, open Indo-Pacific at maritime forum
ENDO Kazuya reaffirmed Japan’s strong commitment to advancing a Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) and strengthening maritime cooperation with regional partners during a high-level...
At 50, ASEAN peace pact expands from 5 to 58
ASEAN foreign ministers on Monday commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC), highlighting the pact’s role...
UK relaunches GIP+, signals shift from plans to results
By Marinel E. Peroy The United Kingdom formally relaunched its enhanced Growth and Investment Partnership Plus (GIP+) with the Philippines on February 23, signaling a...
EU lawmakers visit PH, see 2026 as key target year for FTA
A high-level delegation from the European Parliament is in the Philippines from February 16 to 18 to strengthen political and economic ties and lend...
Canada supports PH cyber defense training
The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), through its Cyber Command (CAFCYBERCOM), will conduct a Military Cyber Security Operations Course (MCSOC) for the Armed Forces of...
PH–Japan ties get fresh push at ministerial meet
Japan’s Foreign Minister MOTEGI Toshimitsu visited Manila for a Japan-Philippines Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and Working Brunch with Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Maria Theresa...
Taiwan showcases world-class, future-proof shipping system
By Monsi A. SerranoAs global trade routes grow more complex and increasingly vulnerable to geopolitical disruption in the Indo-Pacific, particularly from China’s assertive and...