The Australian government will assist the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in further strengthening its capabilities by providing modern equipment and technologies as well as training to its personnel. (Photo: PCG) This was announced by Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong, who concluded her...
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte met with Australian Senator and Foreign Minister Penny Wong to discuss the importance of education in nation-building. (From left) Vice President Sara Duterte and Australian Senator and Foreign Minister Penny Wong (OVP photo) In a Facebook post on...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has expressed the country's readiness to work closely with Australia and other regional partners as he cited the importance of an enhanced partnership among nations in the Asia-Pacific region amid the current geopolitical situation. *BILATERAL MEETING -...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. may visit Australia next year as its relationship with the Philippines continues to grow. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo said Thursday "there is an opportunity" for Marcos to come to the Land Down Under, particularly during the...
Visiting Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced that Australia would provide AU$89.9 million in Official Development Assistance (ODA) to the Philippines to support economic, education, and Mindanao peace programs. (From left) Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo and Australian Foreign...
The Philippines and Australia are expected to conduct joint maritime patrols in the South China Sea as Canberra is committed to its "long standing presence" in the high seas. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Thursday, May 18, said Australia is open to cooperate with its partners in the...
Australia on Thursday announced a package of new maritime cooperation initiatives for the Philippines as Canberra sees Manila as a "vital security partner" in maintaining a "peaceful, stable and prosperous" Indo-Pacific region. Elevating both countries' partnership from "comprehensive" to...
Australia has urged members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) not to compromise their rights over the South China Sea in crafting the Code of Conduct in the contested waters. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Wednesday that the regional bloc must not "agree to anything...
Foreign diplomats in the Philippines have joined in the celebration of the World Press Freedom Day and assured the members of the press of their respective government's support. Australia, Czech Republic, France, Canada, the United Kingdom, the European Union and the United States were among the...
The Philippines is a “significant beneficiary” of the P3.6-billion Indo-Pacific maritime programs sponsored by the Australian government to expand the region’s maritime security and marine environment protection, Australian Embassy Deputy Head of Mission Dr. Moya Collett said. Philippine and...
SYDNEY, Australia -- Australia's oldest coal-fired power plant will shut down Friday as the country, a once-notorious climate straggler, prepares for a seismic shift towards renewable energy. The Liddell power station, about three hours' drive north of Sydney, is one in a series of ageing coal-fired...
CANBERRA, Australia -- Australia launched its biggest defence overhaul in decades Monday, vowing to turn a military that is "no longer fit for purpose" into a fighting force that could deter China or any would-be foe. Defence Minister Richard Marles unveiled a strategic review that called for a...
