Philippines

Philippines ratifies defence treaty with Japan amid Chinese military escalations

The Philippines has ratified a defence treaty with Japan, allowing the country to station troops on each other's territory for…

5 days ago

Inaugural India-Philippines Maritime Dialogue held in Manila

The inaugural India-Philippines Maritime Dialogue was held on December 13 in Manila, Philippines. The event comes at the backdrop of…

1 week ago

Rajnath Singh meets Japan’s Defence Minister, Philippines Defence Secretary in Laos

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held meetings with the Japanese Defence Minister, General Nakatani and the Defence Secretary of the…

1 month ago

US, Philippines sign agreement on sharing military information

US and Philippines on Monday signed and agreement on sharing classified military information and technology as the two countries seek…

1 month ago

Philippines enacts maritime laws to strengthen sovereignty amid South China Sea tensions

The Philippines, under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., has enacted two new maritime laws designed to safeguard the nation's contested territory…

1 month ago

Philippines opposes China’s new map claim over Scarborough Shoal

The Philippines government on Tuesday protested against Chinese escalations over the South China Sea, announcing baselines around the disputed Scarborough…

1 month ago

Dalai Lama’s representative highlights Tibetan issue in Philippines

Tsewang Gyalpo Arya, the Dalai Lama's representative for Japan and East Asia, wrapped up his official tour of the Philippines,…

2 months ago

Philippines, China hold “frank, candid” talks amidst standoff on Sabina Shoal

The Philippine and Chinese governments held "frank and candid" talks on the Escoda Shoal (Sabina Shoal) in the contested waters…

3 months ago

China paradoxically breaks laws to “uphold” its law in South China Sea

China's twisting of the truth is becoming increasingly bizarre as it attempts to drive the Philippines out of its own…

4 months ago

Philippines focusing on strengthening military after “dangerous” moves by China

Philippines Defence Secretary on Monday said that his country is focused on strengthening its military to deter armed attacks, local…

4 months ago

Philippines, Chinese vessels ‘collide’ in South China Sea, both countries blame each other

The Philippines said on Monday that one of its coast guard vessels was rammed and another subjected to "aggressive manoeuvres"…

4 months ago

US soldier pleads guilty of selling defence information to China

A US Army soldier and intelligence analyst has pleaded guilty to all charges of disclosing the country's national defence information…

4 months ago

China holds military drills in S. China Sea amidst manoeuvres by US, allies

China's military has launched military drills near a territory in the South China Sea near Philippines. The Southern Theatre Command…

5 months ago

Philippines, Vietnam Coast Guards to hold historic joint exercises amid South China Sea tensions

In a move to strengthen maritime cooperation, the coast guards of the Philippines and Vietnam will conduct their first-ever joint…

5 months ago

Germany, Philippines enter in defence agreement amid rising tensions in South China Sea

Philippines Secretary of National Defence Gilberto Teodoro and German Federal Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius committed to a defence agreement…

5 months ago

Jaishankar, Philippines counterpart Enrique Manalo discuss strengthening partnership in Indo-Pacific

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with Philippines Secretary for Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo on Thursday and discussed…

5 months ago

Philippines implements ban on offshore gambling, targeting Chinese-run operations

The Philippines has taken decisive action to ban Philippines Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), a move primarily aimed at an industry…

5 months ago

66 Chinese aircraft detected hovering around Taiwan, as China deploys aircraft carrier in Philippine Sea

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) on Thursday said that it had detected 66 Chinese military aircraft and vessels around…

5 months ago

Japan, Philippines ink defence pact, amid China’s aggression

Japan and the Philippines on Monday signed a bilateral defence agreement to facilitate joint exercises for closer security cooperation, amid…

6 months ago

Won’t get intimidated: Philippines President on growing Chinese aggression in South China Sea

Amid China's growing aggression, Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has said that the nation would not be intimidated by Beijing's…

6 months ago

Philippines says Chinese coast guards ‘acting like pirates’ in South China Sea

The Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Philippines, General Romeo Brawner ticked off China over repeated confrontations between the…

6 months ago