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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...
PBBM meets US defense officials for tighter ties
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday (New York time) met with United States Defense officials to discuss efforts aimed at accelerating the Philippines-United...
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...
PH-Japan 70-year ties a ‘lasting heritage of harmony’
By Marinel E. Peroy “With 70 years of friendship behind us, let us make our tapestry of friendship a lasting heritage of harmony. What future...
¥600-M Japan grant powers PH coastal defense
Japan formally handed over five coastal surveillance radar systems worth ¥600 million (around ₱230 million) to the Philippines on February 11, marking a major...
PH, UAE set to sign landmark trade, defense deals
The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates are set to sign a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and a Memorandum of Understanding on Defense...
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....
Binding accountability law for mining, other firms urged
Global Witness has called for stronger, enforceable corporate accountability laws, warning that the global shift to clean energy risks deepening environmental destruction and human...
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...
PH to advance UN ocean commitments through law and action
Senator Loren B. Legarda has pledged to secure the Senate’s ratification of the landmark Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement and to push for...