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New PH-Canada defense deal sets stage for trade, energy, etc.
The Philippines and Canada are stepping up both security and economic cooperation, highlighted by the signing of a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA)...
US pulls out of dozens of UN, global bodies
U.S. President Donald J. Trump has ordered the United States to withdraw from dozens of international organizations, conventions, and UN bodies, deepening Washington’s shift...
Marcos rejects PH ‘terror hub’ label post-Bondi shootings
In the wake of the deadly Bondi Beach shootings in Australia—which renewed global anxieties over lone-wolf violence and terrorism, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr....
Israeli envoy hails Filipino courage and shared hope for peace
By Monsi A. Serrano Israeli Ambassador to the Philippines Dana Kursh delivered a heartfelt message during the commemoration of the October 7 Hamas terror attack...
PH, Canada ink SOVFA, deepen defense cooperation
The Philippines and Canada reaffirmed their commitment to advancing defense cooperation with the signing of the Philippines-Canada Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) between...
The other WPS, or how UK is advancing women, peace, & security in Southeast Asia
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...
PBBM, Canadian PM vow to deepen ties on trade, defense, regional peace
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reaffirmed the Philippines’ commitment to deepen and strengthen cooperation with Canada, particularly in the areas of trade, defense, and...
PH is an ‘important’ strategic partner for regional peace and stability, says Japan envoy
By Marinel E. Peroy Amid the rising tensions in the South China Sea, Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Kazuya Endo said Japan and the Philippines...
US strikes on Iran ‘inhuman, illegal, & threat to OFWs,’ say peace advocates
The International Peace Bureau (IPB), one of the world’s most longstanding peace federations, has issued a sharp rebuke against the recent U.S. military strikes...
Global community must disqualify Russia from leading in worldwide anti-chemical weapons body, says Ukraine
Given Russia’s violations of international conventions on the use of chemical weapons, the global community must disqualify Russia from leading in the worldwide anti-chemical...