- April 19th, 2025
In a significant milestone for its maritime defence ambitions, the Philippine Navy has formally commissioned the BRP Miguel Malvar (PN-92), the country’s most advanced surface combatant to date. This high-profile induction marks a pivotal shift in Manila’s ability to project...
South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) marked a significant milestone in the Philippines' naval modernization by launching the BRP Diego Silang (FFG-07) at its Ulsan shipyard. This event represents a crucial step in the Revised Armed Forces of...
An alliance of civil society groups, religious leaders, and former government officials filed an impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday, citing allegations of grave misconduct and constitutional violations. The move escalates tensions in Philippine politics, already strained...
Philippine security forces announced Wednesday, November 27, that Vice President Sara Duterte’s bodyguards had been replaced. The move comes amid heightened political tensions, following the Justice Department’s investigation into Duterte’s alleged death threat against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. While officials...
United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reaffirmed the strength and resilience of the U.S.-Philippines alliance during a visit to the Philippine military's Western Command on Palawan island. In his statement, Austin underscored that the partnership between the two nations would...
Malaysia announced that it will formally send a protest note to the Philippines over new maritime laws recently enacted by Manila. This diplomatic action, confirmed by Malaysia's Deputy Foreign Minister Mohamad Alamin, underscores escalating tensions surrounding overlapping territorial claims in...
Beijing and Manila find themselves in renewed conflict over the South China Sea, with China rejecting recent Philippine maritime claims, saying the legislation "severely infringes on" China's territorial sovereignty. China’s Foreign Ministry issued a firm statement on November 10, asserting...
Beijing and Manila Clash Over Sovereignty and Maritime Rights in the South China Sea In the South China Sea, China summoned the Philippines' ambassador to voice its objections to two new Philippine laws that assert sovereignty over contested maritime areas....
In the South China Sea and ongoing discussions on regional security, the Philippines’ Defense Secretary, Gilberto Teodoro, stated that a unified military alliance akin to NATO is unlikely in Southeast Asia, given the diverse interests and alliances of the region's...
The Philippines’ inflation rate climbed to 2.3% year-on-year in October, spurred largely by rising food prices, including increases in the national staple, rice. Despite this uptick, the inflation rate remained within market expectations, offering the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP),...
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