- September 17th, 2025
Manila's Bold Bid to Modernize Its Air Force Signals New Era of Strategic Alignment The Philippines is entering a critical phase in its decades-long struggle to modernize its military, as the government of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. intensifies negotiations with...
In a landmark move aimed at modernizing the Philippine Air Force (PAF), the U.S. State Department has approved a potential $5.58 billion sale of 20 F-16 Block 70/72 fighter jets to the Philippines. This sale marks a significant leap forward...
China’s Ministry of National Defense has issued a direct and forceful warning to the Philippines as tensions in the South China Sea continue to escalate, reflecting the intensifying geopolitical contest in the region. In an official statement released Friday, the...
Beijing’s Military Maneuvers Signal Strength as U.S. Reaffirms Defense Pact with the Philippines In a significant display of military power, China has deployed two long-range H-6 bombers near the highly contested Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. Satellite images...
Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, whose brutal war on drugs defined his presidency, was arrested on Tuesday (March 11) upon his return from Hong Kong. The 79-year-old now faces charges of crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court (ICC),...
Chinese attack submarine, reportedly under construction in Wuhan, may be intended to counter the recent deployment of US-made Typhon missile systems in the Philippines. According to a report by the South China Morning Post (SCMP), which cites a semi-official Chinese...
The Philippines is on the brink of initiating an international lawsuit against China, seeking accountability for alleged environmental destruction in the South China Sea. Justice Secretary Crispin Remulla announced the government’s imminent decision on selecting the appropriate international platform to...
Tensions flared once again in the South China Sea this week as the coast guards of China and the Philippines offered conflicting accounts of a maritime confrontation near the contested Scarborough Shoal. This latest episode underscores the volatility of the...
Filipinos began the arduous process of recovery on Monday after Super Typhoon Man-yi, the sixth major storm to strike the Philippines in just a month, wreaked havoc over the weekend. The storm caused widespread damage, uprooting trees, toppling power lines,...
Super Typhoon Man-yi roared through the Philippines’ main island of Luzon on Sunday, November 17, unleashing torrential rains and powerful winds that prompted mass evacuations and caused significant property damage. Packing sustained winds of 185 km/h (115 mph), the typhoon...
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