The Philippines asked the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), or North Korea, to “promptly cease” its reported ballistic missile launch and abide by its international obligations. A TV screen shows a file image of North Korea 's missile launch during a news program at Seoul...
The Philippines has blasted China over its disinformation campaign through state-controlled media that intends to mislead its people and the international community over its claims that it has seized Sandy Cay. This photo from Chinese state media shows Chinese soldiers holding a flag of China at...
A miniature model of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile is on display at the Asian Defense and Security (ADAS) exhibit in Pasay City, Sept. 25, 2024. (Photo: Martin Sadongdong / MANILA BULLETIN) The National Security Council (NSC) condemned Tuesday, April 29, Bayan Muna’s alleged “reckless...
Senior business leaders from across the 21-member Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) bloc voiced growing concern over recent, rapid changes in the global trade and financial landscape during the second APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) meeting of the year, held in Toronto, Canada. In a...
The Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) urges the Marcos administration to fast-track initiatives integral to the country’s digital transformation, including creating a “Government-as-a-Service” model. In a recent meeting at Malacañang Palace with President Ferdinand “Bongbong”...
China said it has no interest in interfering with the Philippines' upcoming midterm elections, stressing it follows its principle of non-interference in other countries' affairs. China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun (Photo courtesy of China Ministry of Foreign Affairs) "China follows the...
A National Security Council (NSC) official disclosed on Thursday, April 24, that there are indications of alleged Chinese state-sponsored information operations in the Philippines, aimed at interfering with the country’s upcoming May 2025 midterm elections. National Security Council (NSC)...
The National Maritime Council (NMC) expressed hope that other global platforms will follow Google's lead in including the "West Philippine Sea" label in Google Maps, saying it reflects the world's growing acceptance of the country's rights over the disputed waters. Google Maps screenshot In a...
US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and National Security Adviser Eduardo Año (Waltz' X account / National Security Council's Facebook page) The top security advisers of the Philippines and United States held their first official phone conversation over the weekend to discuss ways to further...
Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada called on his fellow parliamentarians to support the Philippines’ bid for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2027 to 2028 term. Estrada made the appeal as he presided over the ASEAN+3 meeting...
The National Security Council (NSC) expressed alarm Saturday, April 5, over the arrest of three Filipinos in China due to alleged espionage. NSC spokesperson Asst. Director General Jonathan Malaya said the charges of espionage made by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) against the three...
The National Innovation Council (NIC) has greenlit the creation of a think tank to prepare the Philippines for the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI). In a statement on Friday, March 28, the state planning agency National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said NIC last Wednesday,...
