The Philippines and Australia will increase their joint military exercises this year by twice as much as last year. Australia's defense government, in an advisory dated April 7, said the move is aimed at strengthening cooperation and broadening interoperability between troops of both...
Australia and Japan have committed to supporting the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) as they jointly expressed concern about China's coercive activities against the Philippines in the West Philippine Sea, which they said are now happening "with high frequency." Defense and foreign...
President Marcos’ two-leg visit to Australia is seen to advance both maritime nations’ relations, particularly in the fields of defense and security, as he arrived in Canberra on Wednesday night (local time). Marcos was welcomed by Australian officials, including Australian Ambassador to...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo believes there is now a "new chapter" in the relations between the Philippines and Australia with the recent forging of a strategic partnership. Speaking at a forum in Adelaide on Monday, Oct. 9, Manalo noted the still growing cooperation between...
It does need a conflict before Australia helps the Philippines in the waters. For Australian Ambassador to the Philippines HK Yu, preventing a conflict is "more important" than making a response to it. That, she said, is the reason why Canberra is helping Manila bolster the interoperability between...
Alex Eala (Photo from Alex Eala's Facebook page) By NIKOLE JAVIER Alex Eala hasn’t found her sweet spot this year as she suffered another early exit this time in her first pro Grand Slam campaign in the 2023 Australian Open women’s singles in Melbourne, Australia on Monday, Jan....
Alex Eala made an early exit at the W60 Canberra International Tennis Federation (ITF) tournament in Australia Monday, Jan. 2, after yielding to a familiar foe. Alex Eala made an early exit in the W60 Canberra after losing to former partner Oksana Selekhmeteva. (File Photo) The 17-year-old...
Alex Eala started the year with a bang after a straight set victory in the first round qualifying of the W60 Canberra International Tennis Federation (ITF) tournament in Australia Sunday, Jan. 1. Alex Eala starts her year with a bang with a first-round qualifying win in Canberra. (From Alex Eala's...
Sorting out holiday wines with Australian ambassador Steven Robinson WINE PRO Australian ambassador Steven J. Robinson Merry Christmas, everyone. As this column comes out, the worst of the holidays—a.k.a preparing for it—is behind us. All that’s left to do is to enjoy great food and look...
Three Philippine Navy (PN) officers sailed aboard the Royal Australian Navy's HMAS (Her Majesty's Australian Ship) Canberra III which docked in Manila harbour on Sunday, Sept. 26, for a three-day port visit. IPE21 welcomes Philippine Navy Captain Constancio Reyes (left) as its Deputy Commander. He...
Award-winning Filipino-Australian writer Dr. Merlinda Bobis has successfully launched her book, “The Kindness of Birds”, at the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra during the celebration of the 75 th anniversary of the establishment of Philippines Australia diplomatic relations last week....
