- February 23rd, 2025
As the U.S. presidential election draws near, the Philippines has expressed confidence that U.S. policies in the Asia-Pacific region will remain steady, regardless of the election’s outcome, according to the Philippines’ Defence Secretary, Gilberto Teodoro. Amid increasing tensions in the...
The acquisition of BrahMos missiles by the Philippines marked a historic milestone for the Southeast Asian nation, making it the first international customer for this advanced missile system co-developed by India and Russia. This acquisition underscores the Philippines' aim to...
In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Kristine (also referred to as Trami), which recently caused severe flooding and landslides across the Philippines, the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) has initiated a major Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) mission to...
The South China Sea disputes, long a source of regional tension, have entered a dangerous new phase, as China and the Philippines inch toward direct armed confrontation over a growing number of contested maritime features. These disputes, which have drawn...
The Philippine government expressed concerns over China's sincerity in negotiating a long-discussed regional Code of Conduct (COC) for the South China Sea, casting doubt on Beijing's true intentions in resolving territorial disputes in the highly strategic and contested waters. Philippine...
The U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, Armed Forces of the Philippines, and allied nations launched the eighth edition of Exercise Sama Sama on October 7 near Subic Bay in the Philippines. This year’s event, which will span two weeks, marks...
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced on Monday a significant elevation of their bilateral relationship to a "strategic partnership." During President Yoon's state visit to Manila, the two leaders agreed to bolster defense...
The South China Sea, Chinese government personnel attacked a Vietnamese fishing boat on Sunday, leaving several fishermen with serious injuries. The incident occurred in the disputed waters of the Paracel Islands, an area long claimed by both China and Vietnam....
The Philippines and China are engaging in dueling patrols and exercises in the contested South China Sea, as their territorial disputes escalate to new levels of intensity. While these maneuvers continue at sea, recent developments on land are driving tensions...
The Philippines' ambition to fortify its defense capabilities, several of the world’s leading aircraft manufacturers showcased their offerings at the Asian Defense and Security (ADAS) 2024 Exhibition in Manila. The exhibition follows the Philippines' announcement of plans to acquire up...
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