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Japan and Philippines pledge stronger security cooperation

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, during his first official visit to the Philippines since taking office in October, emphasized the mutual commitment between Japan and the Philippines to resist any attempts to alter the status quo in the East and South China Seas through force or intimidation. During......

Philippines refutes Chinese claims over disputed reef

The Philippines has rejected a report from China’s Coast Guard which claimed that China had “dealt with” six Filipino personnel who allegedly landed on a small reef in the South China Sea. Chinese Coast Guard spokesperson Liu Dejun stated that the six Filipino personnel had illegally......

50 years of diplomatic relations: the King and the Philippine president exchange messages

King Mohammed VI of Morocco and Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. exchanged congratulatory messages on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Morocco and the Republic of the Philippines. In his message, the King emphasized......

US greenlights $5.58 billion fighter jet sale to Philippines

The U.S. State Department has approved a $5.58 billion sale of 20 F-16 fighter jets and related equipment to the Philippines, a treaty ally of the United States. This deal is intended to strengthen the security of the Philippines, which plays a vital role in political stability, peace, and economic progress......

 Strengthening Defence Ties The Philippines and Japan Ratify Reciprocal Access Agreement

In a significant move aimed at enhancing regional security, the Philippines has officially ratified a new defence pact with Japan, allowing each nation’s military to deploy forces on each other’s soil. This agreement, which comes amid rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly......

Devastating Trami: Philippines Battles Deadly Storm's Fury

The Philippines has been ravaged by Tropical Storm Trami, leaving a trail of destruction and a mounting death toll. At least 76 lives have been claimed, with the storm triggering catastrophic landslides and flooding across the country's central and northern regions. As the storm's fury subsides,......

Philippines' Nuclear Ambitions: A New Era of Energy Security

The Philippines is set to embark on a significant energy transition, with plans to launch its first nuclear power plant by 2032. This ambitious move is part of a broader strategy to reduce the country's reliance on imported coal and fossil fuels, addressing both environmental and economic concerns. The......

Typhoon Yagi Devastates Northern Vietnam, Leaving 24 Dead and Hundreds Injured

Typhoon Yagi has unleashed its fury on northern Vietnam, resulting in at least 24 fatalities and injuring 299 individuals, according to government reports. The storm, which made landfall over the weekend, has been characterized as the most powerful typhoon to strike the region this year, prompting urgent......

Tropical Storm Yagi Batters Philippines: Death Toll Rises to 11

Schools and government offices shut down in capital Manila, while ferry services and domestic flights are suspended. A fierce tropical storm has caused widespread flooding and landslides, resulting in the deaths of up to 11 people in the Philippines. Tropical Storm Yagi lashed the northern regions of......