JERUDONG, Brunei — President Marcos said there is "much potential" between the bilateral ties of the Philippines and Brunei that they can explore. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. is welcomed by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah as he begins his two-day state visit in Brunei on May 28, 2024....
Countries expressing their intentions to help the Philippines in protecting its sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) are key in maintaining the stability in its maritime territory. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) Marcos said this, responding to France's intention...
With the help of the United States, the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ (AFP) defense readiness posture will be at the optimal level by the end of President Marcos’ term, Philippine Ambassador to Washington Jose Manuel Romualdez said on Sunday, April 28. Philippine Ambassador to...
The Philippines and New Zealand committed to explore new defense options and strengthen their existing ties. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon meet at the Malacanan Palace on April 18, 2024 for a bilateral meeting. (Noel B. Pabalate) In their joint...
President Marcos underscored the role of the United States in the Philippines’ post-pandemic recovery, citing it as the country’s fourth largest source of foreign direct investments (FDIs) and one of its biggest export destinations. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. attends the...
Philippine Navy frigate BRP Antonio Luna, Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Warramunga, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Forces destroyer JS Akebono, and United States Navy littoral combat ship USS Mobile sail together in the West Philippine Sea on March 7, 2024 as part of the inaugural multilateral...
Philippine Navy ship BRP Gregorio del Pilar (PS15) and US Navy ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCs 10) sail together in the West Philippine Sea during the third Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) on Feb. 9, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Armed Forces of the Philippines) The Philippines will hold a joint...
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief, General Romeo Brawner Jr. (middle) boards Royal Australian Navy (RAN) frigate HMAS Warramunga which is anchored in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan on April 2, 2024. (Photo courtesy of AFP) An Australian frigate has anchored in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan...
A ranking Indian diplomat is returning to the Philippines to boost New Delhi’s defense ties with Manila as both countries seek to maintain peace and stability in the region. India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar will undertake his second visit to Manila from March...
Japanese Ambassador-designate to Manila Endo Kazuya is excited to witness the “golden age” of the Philippines-Japan Strategic Partnership as he begins his tour of duty in Manila. Japanese Ambassador-designate to Manila Endo Kazuya (Ambassador of Japan in the Philippines screenshot) The...
An international think tank believes that the P86-billion business deals forged by the Philippines and Australia are key to ensuring the country's national security and economic growth. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese(Photo courtesy of Malacañang)...
President Marcos said having an annual joint military exercise with Australia is something both countries "can discuss" but its realization would depend on the situation in the West Philippine Sea. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (Noel...
