The Philippine Navy (PN) disclosed on Saturday, June 20, that it has participated in a live-fire air defense exercise with Singaporean, Italian, and Japanese warships as part of its preparations for the upcoming Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2026 in Hawaii. The drill held last Thursday, June...
The Philippine Navy (PN) and its counterparts from South Korea and Singapore carried out a leapfrog maneuver during a multinational group sail in a move aimed at sharpening coordination and ship-handling skills ahead of the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2026. The activity involved the...
Mayor Raisa Treñas recently showcased Iloilo City’s achievements in disaster preparedness, public market modernization, and housing development during the 10th World Cities Summit in Singapore. “I joined global leaders in meaningful discussions on how cities today can respond to shared...
Philippine Navy (PN) and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessels tested their combined readiness with international partners at sea, executing critical formation exercises while en route to the Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) 2026 in Hawaii, the world 's largest international maritime...
The Philippines and Japan have moved closer to a landmark defense equipment deal that could see retired Japanese warships and a patrol aircraft transferred to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). This as the Philippine government pressed ahead with efforts to expand security ties with...
The United States plans to transfer a Coast Guard cutter to the Philippines to bolster the latter’s maritime security amid ongoing tensions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the vessel transfer following a high-level bilateral meeting with Department of...
As cities across Southeast Asia confront growing environmental and urban pressures, sustainability is increasingly becoming less about abstract targets and more about how communities actually live, work, and adapt on the ground. In Pasig this May, that conversation played out through weaving...
The Philippines and New Zealand are moving to accelerate defense cooperation as both countries push for the ratification of a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA), while Manila advances a broader concept that would position the country as a venue for strategic convergence among like-minded...
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli M. Remolona Jr. has urged banks to continue strengthening governance, transparency, and internal controls, saying these safeguards become most critical during periods of economic and financial uncertainty. Speaking during the inaugural Corporate...
A Singaporean man was charged on Wednesday, April 22, for allegedly assaulting a Filipina in a viral incident at Lucky Plaza. Authorities identified the suspect as Andrew Suresh Markandan, 47, who is facing two counts of voluntarily causing hurt and two counts of mischief for allegedly attacking...
The House of Representatives leadership granted a travel clearance request from former House Speaker Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez, who planned a personal trip to Singapore for medical reasons. "As requested, travel clearance is hereby granted to the Honorable Ferdinand Martin G....
Before finding their ideal partner, seahorses undergo a long courting process. For several days, the pair tries to synchronize their movements through dance. At this time, they “flirt” with one another by swimming side by side and holding tails. Once they’re certain of their partners, they...
