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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...
BRP Antonio Luna joins ASEAN navies events in Penang, Malaysia
The BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151), a guided-missile frigate and one of the Philippine Navy’s most advanced warships, participated in the ASEAN Navies’ City Parade...
Balikatan 2026, maritime patrols, & over 500 drills set in PH-US 8-Star pact
The Philippines and the United States have agreed to hold more than 500 joint military activities in 2026, including the annual Balikatan exercises, as...
Japan-PH defense pact to take effect in September amid rising regional tensions
The Philippines and Japan have completed the final step for their landmark Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) to enter into force, a move seen as...
PBBM reports $446-M investments in 18 business agreements from India visit
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday reported the successful outcome of his August 4 to 8 State Visit to India, describing a new...
‘Invest in the Filipino’: ECCP urges deeper EU-PH trade
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) welcomed President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA), saying his...
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...
PBBM meets with US top defense, diplomacy execs ahead of Trump meet
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday (Washington DC time) affirmed the enduring strength and expanding breadth of the US-Philippine alliance, calling the visit of...
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...
Marcos orders crackdown as agri smuggling declared national security threat
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared the rampant smuggling of agricultural products a national security threat, ordering law enforcement and intelligence agencies to join...