It remains unclear what kind of "evolution" President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. would be taking up with President Joe Biden about the Philippines and US mutual defense treaty when they meet in Washington next week. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang)...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the United States Armed Forces have enhanced their cyber defense capabilities as militaries around the world are prompted to develop new techniques to combat emerging threats in the cyberspace. (Photo: Armed Forces of the Philippines) Gen. Andres...
The word war between Cagayan Gov. Manuel Mamba and Senior Undersecretary Carlito Galvez Jr., officer in charge of the Department of National Defense (DND), is heating up as the two officials clashed over the establishment of four additional sites for the expansion of the Enhanced Defense...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has eased China's worries about the additional Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) sites, saying the Philippines' bases would not be used for offensive action. *President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Ali Vicoy)* Marcos said this after China...
The four new bases in the Philippines where US troops will have access to under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) will allow forces of both countries to "seamlessly" address various challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. The US Department of Defense made the remark on Monday...
Malacañang has announced the four locations that have been considered as "suitable and mutually beneficial" to become additional Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) sites. It underscore these sites are expected to boost the country's disaster response. In a statement, the Palace said...
The Philippines and India have agreed to expand security engagements and implement military exchanges as defense officials of both countries met to discuss mutual interests and the rule of law in the volatile Indo-Pacific. The recent talk came after Indian Ambassador to the Philippines Shambhu...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has reiterated his administration's [commitment to modernizing](https://mb.com.ph/2023/3/17/marcos-laments-gov-t-failure-to-boost-military-capabilities) the country's armed forces to be more prepared to handle any external threat. Marcos said this as he...
The defense chiefs of the US and the Philippines have "condemned" China's "gray-zone" operations—or activities short of being called as war—in the South China Sea as they said these acts interfere with the livelihood of Filipino fisherfolk. In a readout provided by the US Department of...
Australia has announced its plans to purchase several nuclear-powered submarines from the US, which its top diplomat in the Philippines said would boost Canberra's defense posture in the Indo-Pacific region. Australian Ambassador to the Philippines HK Yu said in a Twitter post that Canberra is now...
An expert from a Japanese think tank has stressed the need for a trilateral defense mechanism among Japan, the Philippines and the US amid China's continuous aggression in the South China Sea, particularly in the West Philippine Sea. Miyake Kunihiko, director of Japan-based think tank The Canon...
The United States is supporting the Philippines in its activities in the Ayungin Shoal (Second Thomas Shoal) as it noted that it is part of the country's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) following China's recent and dangerous laser-pointing activity at the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) ship traversing...
