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Maritime security
France to PH: Your leadership key to Indo-Pacific regional stability
France reaffirmed its commitment to protect marine ecosystems, promote renewable energy, and support sustainable fisheries in the Philippines, underscoring its shared responsibility in ensuring...
US, allies unite to defend free seas; $55M aid pledged for Indo-Pacific partners
The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to maritime security in the Indo-Pacific, announcing $55 million in new funding to help regional partners strengthen...
Filipinos are valued members of Czech society, says Ambassador Hejč
The Czech Republic reaffirmed its commitment to protect Filipino workers and to stand with the Philippines in upholding its maritime rights, as it celebrated...
UK’s growing defense budget signals stronger Indo-Pacific stand, says envoy
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...
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...
EU, PH launch security dialogue amid rising China-Russia alliance
The European Union and the Philippines have launched a landmark Security and Defense Dialogue, amid the strengthening alliance between China and Russia. High Representative and...
PBBM pushes collab over conflict at ASEAN-Gulf Council-China Summit
Amid rising tensions in the West Philippine Sea, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday joined fellow leaders at the historic ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council...
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...
Cebu hosts over 100 Indo-Pacific maritime security experts
Against the backdrop of rising maritime tensions in the South China Sea, the Philippines this week hosts a pivotal Indo-Pacific gathering aimed at boosting...
G7 foreign ministers condemn China’s ‘illicit and dangerous actions’ in Taiwan Strait, South China Sea
The Group of Seven (G7) foreign ministers have expressed growing concern over efforts to restrict freedom of navigation and overflight, particularly “through use of...