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OP-ED: Taiwan-PH ties spotlighted in ‘Chip In’ campaign
By Wallace Minn-Gan Chow, Representative of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the Philippines At a time when the Indo-Pacific faces growing uncertainty, Taiwan and...
Australia steps up defense support for PH as envoy bids farewell
By Monsi A. Serrano Australia’s support for the Philippines has gone beyond diplomatic statements with concrete defense assistance now at the forefront of its Strategic...
‘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...
2 Japan ‘Destroyers’ arrive in PH to promote regional security and cooperation
On 21 June 2025, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) vessels JS ISE and JS SUZUNAMI arrived at the Port of Manila. Following a...
Japan’s JS Noshiro conducts inaugural port call at Naval Operating Base Subic
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) vessel JS Noshiro (FFM-3), under the command of Commander Hori Tetsunobu, Commanding Officer JS Noshiro, successfully conducted its...
UNITED FRONT: 6 ambassadors’ take on strategic alliances for maritime security in West PH Sea
By Marinel E. Peroy As tensions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) persist, foreign ambassadors to the Philippines shared compelling insights on the value of...
Experts: POGOs threaten PH sovereignty
International think tank Stratbase Institute lauds the government’s efforts to ban Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), internet gaming licensees, and other offshore gaming operators. In...
Japan provides ¥1.6B Official Security Assistance for PH maritime and air security
In a significant move to bolster regional security and cooperation, Japan and the Philippines formalized a ¥1.6 billion (about P616 million) agreement under Japan's...
Japan’s FM issues statement on PH’s 8th Year Arbitral victory in West Philippine Sea against China
Eight years since the issuance of the Arbitral Tribunal’s award as to the disputes between the Republic of the Philippines and the People’s Republic...
Past 12 months ‘year of consequence’ for US-PH relations, says US Ambassador MaryKay Carlson
By Veronica UyPhotos courtesy of U.S. Embassy in the Philippines The past twelve months was a “year of consequence” for US-Philippine relations, United States Ambassador...