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Sweden expresses concern over ‘repeated dangerous maneuvers vs PH vessels’ in WPS
By Veronica Uy Without naming China, Sweden’s Defense Minister Pal Jonson has expressed his concern over its “repeated dangerous maneuvers against Philippine vessels” in the...
All for one: Four countries express serious concern with China’s unabated aggression
Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles, Japanese Minister of Defense Kihara Minoru, the Philippines Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro,...
Japan’s Minister of Defense visits PH to discuss enhanced bilateral defense cooperation
By THEPHILBIZNEWS STAFF Japan's State Minister of Defense ONIKI Makoto visited the Philippines and spent 3 days from April 28 to 30 and discussed bilateral...
Bangladesh celebrates Independence Day, shares ‘parallel paths’ with Phl
By Marinel Peroy Emerging as a beacon of cooperation and solidarity, Bangladesh and the Philippines continue to form a strong bond with shared values and...
New Zealand’s warship visits Manila; reaffirms maritime and diplomatic ties with Phl
In photo: HMNZS Aotearoa, New Zealand's latest and largest warship docked in Manila for 3 days as part of its commitment to enhance defends...
Think tank: Phl-Aussie Strategic Partnership to bolster peace in Indo-Pacific region
International think tank Stratbase ADR Institute believes that the recent signing of the Strategic Partnership between the Philippines and Australia provides assurance of peace...
Filipinos want gov’t to assert rights over West Philippine Sea
By Monsi A. Serrano Seven years after that landmark decision made by the Hague Arbitral Tribunal, China despite being a signatory in the UNCLOS still...
Japan backs Phl’s peaceful settlement of dispute in West Philippine Sea
Calls for free and open Indo-Pacific and maintain law-based international order By Monsi A. Serrano As China remains adamant in its position that the arbitral ruling...
French destroyer ‘Lorraine’ makes port call in Manila
On June 23, 2023, French Navy destroyer Lorraine will be making a port call in Manila. Since April 8, 2023, the destroyer Lorraine has been...
Foreign Minister outlines major changes to French diplomacy
Foreign policy – Hearing of Mme. Catherine Colonna, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, before the Senate Foreign Affairs, Defence and Armed Forces Committee Indo-Pacific...