German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius arrived in Manila for a “historic first” visit to discuss defense and security ties and underscore the strength of the two countries’ relationship. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (Photo from German Ambassador Andreas Pffafernoschke via...
The $500-million military financing pledged by the Untied States to the Philippines would definitely give the country’s defense posture a big boost, especially in defending its territory and maintaining peace in the Indo-Pacific region, Sen. Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri said. In welcoming...
The PEGASE mission, an annual French Air and Space Force-led deployment in the Indo-Pacific, has arrived in the Philippines, the French Embassy announced. France's Rafale fighter jets (Photo from French Embassy in the Philippines) "The #PEGASE24 mission has arrived at the Clark...
Senator Loren Legarda on Friday, July 12 expressed confidence that the Senate’s concurrence to the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between Japan and the Philippine government would strengthen the country’s commitment to maintain peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Legarda...
Thailand has expressed willingness to work with parties in the South China Sea dispute to ensure peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Thai's Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa expressed Bangkok's commitment to address the decades-long conflict—a move that only reiterated the...
The Philippines on Tuesday, July 2, condemned North Korea for its launching of two ballistic missiles, saying that the act undermines the peace and stability in the Korean Peninsula and the larger Indo-Pacific region. This photo provided by the North Korean government, shows what it says the...
(L-R) Philippine Fleet commander Rear Adm. Renato David and United States 7th Fleet commander Vice Adm. Fred Kacher (Photo courtesy of Philippine Fleet) The navies of the Philippines and United States completed its third staff-to-staff talks this week, providing a platform for the troops...
The Philippines will welcome New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters for an official visit on Monday, June 10, to strengthen bilateral and diplomatic ties, as well as discuss their interest in maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (New...
(File photo / Balikatan Exercise) The Department of National Defense (DND) on Saturday evening, June 1, expressed support to a new concept of cooperation among countries in and around the Indo-Pacific to ensure safety and security in the region amid shared security challenges. Endorsed by the...
President Marcos has urged countries in the Indo-Pacific Region to unite to uphold the equality of nations and reject narratives that impose hierarchy among states. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo) Marcos said this in his keynote address for the 21st International...
President Marcos said that while the United States of America (USA) and China are vital to regional peace and economic evolution, Indo-Pacific countries must stay neutral amid the power play between the two world leaders. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo) Marcos said...
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei—President Marcos has once again stressed the importance of nations working together to maintain the peace in the Indo-Pacific region. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah exchange remarks during the state banquet for the...
