(L-R) Japanese Defense Minister Nakatani Gen and DND Sec. Gilberto Teodoro Jr. visits key military facilities at Basa Air Base in Floridablanca, Pampanga on Feb. 23, 2025. (Photo: DND) The top defense officials of the Philippines and Japan examined various military facilities in Luzon on Sunday,...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez has underscored the importance of Japan as a "like-minded partner" of the Philippines in realm of maritime security. “The Philippines and Japan continue to...
(Photo: Department of National Defense) The Department of National Defense (DND) announced Thursday, Feb. 20, the conclusion of the negotiations for the Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) between the Philippines and New Zealand. The final negotiating round was hosted by the New...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Tuesday, February 12 welcomed the key defense agreement now being formed between the Philippines and Canada. Gatchalian made the remark after the Canadian Embassy in Manila confirmed that both governments are now in the final stages of negotiations for the...
The Philippines and Canada are in the final stages of negotiations for the Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SoVFA), a pact that will allow them to send troops to each other’s soil, the Canadian Embassy in Manila said. Canadian Ambassador to the Philippines David Hartman (Photo from...
The Philippines and New Zealand have started negotiations for a possible Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA), which will enhance the defense cooperation between the two armed forces, the New Zealand Embassy in Manila said. Members of the Philippine negotiating panel, composed of officials...
Members of the Philippine Army and United States Army enhance interoperability during the Balikatan exercise. (Juan Carlo de Vela/MANILA BULLETIN) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is optimistic that President Donald Trump's decision to suspend the United States’ foreign development...
The Philippines, which has been clutching on Uncle Sam’s wallet for a lifeline, now stares down a 90-day funding freeze on President Trump’s order - proof that like a long-time lover, even foreign aid can ghost you without warning! Just how deep are these pockets? According to the foreign...
JINAN, China—The Philippine government has pitched for more Chinese investments in the country, citing its advantage for conducting business, including economic growth and reforms as well as rich talent and demographic pool. Manila's trade representative in Beijing, Glenn Penaranda, led a...
An Israeli soldier sits on a tank at the border with Gaza in southern Israel on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit) TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday a deal to return hostages held in the Gaza Strip has been reached, after his office...
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty (AP Photo/Amr Nabil) NEW ADMINISTRATIVE CAPITAL, Egypt (AP) — Egypt’s chief diplomat on Thursday called on Israel and Hamas to implement a Gaza ceasefire plan “without any delay,” raising pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin...
A ceasefire agreement in Gaza has been reached between Israel and Hamas after more than 15 months of war. The United States, Egypt and Qatar have mediated the long-running efforts to halt the fighting in the ravaged Palestinian territory, often coming close to a deal before a frustrating breakdown...
