Having a friend like Australia is "very gratifying" and encourages the Philippines to continue protecting its territory. President Marcos and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meet in Malacañang on Sept. 8, 2023. (Photo courtesy of PPA Pool/Yummie Dingding) President Ferdinand "Bongbong"...
JAKARTA, Indonesia — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has expressed gratitude to Australia for supporting the Philippines’ stand on the South China Sea issue and for its aid to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on education, defense, health, and digital...
Taking a strong stance against China's "expansionist" attitude following the release of its 2023 standard map, India is seeing the need to bolster its defense and maritime security partnership with the Philippines as both countries depend on peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific. ...
Iraq is renewing its ties with the Philippines after a decade with the visit of its government delegation to Manila. Iraqi Embassy in Manila Charge d'Affaires Khalid Ibrahim Mohammed said an 18-member delegation from the Iraqi government is currently in the Philippines for the 8th Iraq-Philippines...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Australian Defence Force (ADF) conducted its very first combined amphibious assault exercise in San Antonio, Zambales on Friday, August 25, highlighting the evolving defense cooperation between the two countries amid security challenges in the...
There is no planned or ongoing joint naval exercise between the United States, Australia, Japan and the Philippines in the South China Sea (SCS), the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said. Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff, General Romeo Brawner Jr. (File photo: AFP) AFP...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. will meet Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during the latter's visit to Manila in September. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (Photo from Anthony Albanese Twitter) Albanese will be visiting the country from September 7 to 8. According to...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Japanese Komeito Party Chief Representative Yamaguchi Natsuo agreed to deepen ties in maritime security and defense as they addressed security concerns in the Southeast Asia region. (From left) President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Japanese Komeito...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Australian Defence Force (ADF) kicked off the first ever Philippines-Australia (PH-Aus) Exercise Alon 2023 on Monday, August 14, with a mission to maintain regional security in the Indo-Pacific through cooperation and partnership. Lt. Col. Noel Gallaza...
The “mature” defense cooperation of the Philippines and Australia is an important factor in the Department of National Defense’s (DND) transition to external defense operations. (L-R) Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Hae Kyong Yu and Department of National Defense Secretary Gilberto...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo has assured Laos of the Philippines' support in its efforts to build institutions that will address various challenges it is facing as a nation. In an event organized by the Institute of Foreign Affairs and the Foreign Service Institute in Vientiane, Manalo...
France is continuing the momentum of its strengthened ties with the Philippines in a number of areas through the three-day visit to Manila that was just concluded, of its minister for development. French Minister of State for Development, Francophonie and International Partnerships Chrysoula...
