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...
The 24-member Senate today, July 31, adopted a resolution recognizing the “enduring bonds of friendship” between the highest legislative bodies of the Philippines and Japan, honoring the 67 years of bilateral relations between the two countries in many areas such as trade and investments, and...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is looking forward to participate to the future iterations of Exercise Talisman Sabre, the largest combined training activity between the Australian Defence Force and the United States military. *An Army CH-47 Chinook flies with an underslung M777 Howitzer...
As United States Ambassador MaryKay Carlson celebrates her one year in office, she believes that it is “sky’s the limit” when it comes to the future of the US and Philippines relationship, adding that the focus in the coming years would be to further enhance economic ties. United States...
Outgoing French Ambassador to the Philippines Michele Boccoz has urged peoples of both nations to be "more imaginative" and "more ambitious" in bringing the two countries' ties to the next level. *Photo courtesy of French Ambassador to the Philippines Michele Boccoz* At the reception of Bastille Day...
Australia does not believe its strengthened military alliance with the Philippines will necessarily create tension in the South China Sea. Australian Ambassador to the Philippines HK Yu said that Canberra's enhanced military partnership with the Philippines, which includes more joint maritime...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has lauded the French government's initiative to open a direct flight from Manila to Paris and its plan to strengthen the scholarship programs for Filipino students. *PHILIPPINE-FRENCH TIES — President Marcos welcomes the outgoing French Ambassador...
The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to continue working together in advancing global climate action ahead of the latter's hosting of the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) this year. *CCC Secretary Robert Borje and COP28 President Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber (Facebook)* This...
The Pentagon has renewed its call for the Philippines to bolster its military ties with Japan and Australia as China continues its maneuvers in the disputed waters of the South China Sea. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made the recommendation to Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gibo...
Economic ties between the Philippines and the Netherlands are expected to reach new heights as the two countries expressed interest in exploring more areas of cooperation on trade and investment. This came after the recent visit of Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Alfredo Pascual to...
