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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...
Intel sharing talks signal stronger PH-Germany defense partnership
By Monsi A. Serrano Ongoing discussions on an agreement for the exchange and protection of classified information underscore the expanding defense partnership between the Philippines...
Marcos to be first ASEAN leader to meet Trump; tariffs top agenda
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will become the first ASEAN head of state to meet with US President Donald Trump since the latter’s return...
France, PH to intensify defense cooperations thru proposed VFA
By Monsi A. Serrano French Ambassador to the Philippines Marie Fontanel has reaffirmed France’s commitment to strengthening defense and maritime cooperation with the Philippines. Speaking at...
EU, PH set to launch high-level security dialogue amid rising geopolitical tensions
By Monsi Serrano The European Union (EU) and the Philippines are poised to launch a new Security and Defence Dialogue by the end of 2025,...
PCG spox warns of China’s escalating behavior in West Philippine Sea
By Monsi A. Serrano China’s behavior in the West Philippine Sea has shifted from operating in the so-called “gray zone” to becoming more openly belligerent,...
Coast Guard spox files cyberlibel case, cites online disinfo as threat to public trust
Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Commodore Jay Tarriela has filed a cyberlibel complaint against vlogger Sass Rogando Sasot, citing...