Philippine Army (PA) personnel trained side-by-side with their counterparts from the United States Army during the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center (JPMRC) Exercise in Oahu, Hawaii recently. Philippine Army and U.S. Army officers plan their next move during the month-long Joint Pacific...
The Philippines has conveyed its eagerness to work with the European Union (EU) on rules-based security architecture in a bid to ensure a "just peace" in the region. Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary Jaime Victor Ledda and Czech Minister of Trade and Industry Jozef Sikela exchange notes on the...
The Philippine Navy (PN) on Monday, Feb. 28, expressed interest to foster stronger relations with the European Union (EU) as it acknowledged the presence of existing and emerging maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (Courtesy of Foreign Correspondents Association of the...
Amid the on-going maritime dispute in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), the Philippine Navy (PN) found a strong ally in the United States Navy as both countries commit to help each other in times of need. Vice Adm. Adeluis Bordado, Flag Officer in Command of the Philippine Navy, discusses bilateral...
The Philippines has welcomed Australia’s decision to establish a trilateral partnership with the United States (US) and the United Kingdom (UK), citing its importance to regional peace and security and in addressing the geographic imbalance in the Indo- Pacific region. Foreign Affairs Secretary...
The European Union (EU) is stepping up its strategic engagement with the Indo-Pacific region that includes its ties with the Philippines and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as a whole in efforts to contribute to the region’s stability, security, prosperity, and sustainable...
The Japan Ambassador to the Philippines has expressed his support on Thursday, Sept. 9, on the appointment of the new Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) commandant, saying it would ensure promotion of safe and peace in the Indo-Pacific region. (L-R) PCG Commandant Vice Admiral Leopoldo Laroya, DOTr...
The United States Coast Guard Cutter Munro (WMSL 755), together with its counterparts from the Philippine Coast Guard and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), have concluded bilateral operations and security exercises in the West Philippine Sea. Munro, a 418-foot national security...
Senior diplomats from the Philippines, the European Union, and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have expressed optimism that despite the challenges posed by geopolitical realities and the COVID-19 pandemic, EU-ASEAN relations are bound to expand and flourish in the coming years....
Maritime forces from 21 countries in the Indo-Pacific region, including the Philippines, kicked off with the 20 th iteration of the Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT) in Singapore on Tuesday, August 10. Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (US Pacific Fleet) SEACAT is a...
British Ambassador to the Philippines Daniel Pruce has expressed his appreciation for the accession of the United Kingdom as the newest dialogue partner of the influential 10-country Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) specifically on the prospects that the partnership offers in the...
Visiting United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III on Thursday concluded a “productive meeting” with President Duterte in Malacañang Thursday night. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III and President Duterte before the start of their meeting in Malacanang, Thursday night. (PCOO) “I...
