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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...
‘Matibay ang magkabigkis na walis,’ says commander of visiting Japan carrier
“Matibay ang walis, palibhasa’y magkabigkis. A broom is sturdy because its strands are tightly bound.” Rear Admiral Takashi Natsui invoked the Filipino saying Tuesday evening...
UK-PH ties stronger across trade, security, and tech, says envoy
United Kingdom’s Ambassador to the Philippines Laure Beaufils on Tuesday celebrated a “very busy and exciting year” in UK-Philippines relations, particularly on deepening collaboration...
Sweden steps up defense with PH amid global security shifts
Sweden is strengthening its defense ties with the Philippines in a move seen as part of a broader realignment amid rising global tensions—from Russia’s...
EU’s Kallas to meet Marcos amid shifting global order and South China Sea tensions
To underscore Europe’s growing engagement in Asia, High Representative and European Commission Vice-President Kaja Kallas will meet with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday,...
Cybersecurity budgets surge in PH, but AI gaps persist, says global solutions firm
Cybersecurity budgets among mid-sized organizations in the Philippines now account for 13.3% of revenue, reflecting one of the biggest jumps in Asia-Pacific, according to...
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...
NZ and PH to sign Status of Visiting Forces Agreement
Amid rising regional tensions, New Zealand and the Philippines are set to sign a significant military agreement this week aimed at enhancing bilateral defense...
PM Ishiba of Japan to visit PH end April
In a strategic move to reinforce a multi-faceted partnership between the two countries, His Excellency Shigeru Ishiba, Prime Minister of Japan, will undertake an...
2025 Elections is a crucial test of Filipinos’ stance on West PH Sea and China, says PH Coast Guard
China’s aggression in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) will be a key factor in the 2025 elections, particularly for senators and congressmen, Commodore Jay...