Department of National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. (Photo: DND) The Department of National Defense (DND) will sign a defense cooperation agreement with Germany next month as the national government forges partnerships with more “like-minded” nations to stop China’s aggression in...
President Marcos has given his approval to start the negotiations for possible visiting forces agreement (VFA) between the Philippines and France, Malacañang said. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) According to Palace Press Officer and Communications...
French Navy’s Aquitaine-class frigate Alsace (D656) and Philippine Navy's BRP Jose Rizal (FF150) sail together in the West Philippine Sea during a maritime cooperative activity (MCA) between the two forces on Feb. 21, 2025. (Photo: Armed Forces of the Philippines) Chinese ships are not as...
French Navy’s NH90 helicopter sits on the deck of the Aquitaine-class frigate Alsace (D656) as the BRP Jose Rizal (FF150) sails in the West Philippine Sea during the Philippines and France's maritime cooperative activity (MCA) on Feb. 21, 2025. (Photo: AFP) For the third consecutive week, the...
French Ambassador to the Philippines Marie Fontanel announced on Thursday, Jan. 23, that the French Aircraft Carrier Group, FS Charles De Gaulle, will visit the Philippines in a “month from now” and will also hold bilateral exercises with the United States in the country’s Exclusive Economic...
The year 2025 will be a “blue year” for the Philippines and France as they build on the momentum of their relations and work together for the conservation of the oceans, seas, and marine resources in a high-level conference in June, French Ambassador to the Philippines Marie Fontanel said....
President Marcos has given the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) the green light to acquire 40 fast patrol craft (FPCs) from France as part of his administration's initiative to enhance maritime security by upgrading the PCG's capabilities. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Malacañang file...
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) personnel and counterparts from the United States, Australia, Canada, France, and Japan gather at the Naval Operating Base in Subic, Zambales on Oct. 7, 2024 for the opening ceremony of the Exercise SAMASAMA 2024. (Photo: Naval Forces Northern Luzon) The...
A French Air and Space Force (FASF) pilot shakes hands with a Philippine Air Force (PAF) officer upon arriving at Clark Air Base in Pampanga for the PEGASE 2024 air mission on July 27, 2024. (Photo: PAF) A 200-member detachment from the French Air and Space Force (FASF) arrived in the country for...
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...
(L-R) Sebastien Lecornu, French Minister for the Armed Forces, and Department of National Defense (DND) Sec. Gilberto Teodoro Jr. sign a Letter of Intent on Dec. 2, 2023 in Taguig City for the planned establishment of a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOFVA) between the two countries. (Photo...
President Marcos has expressed his gratitude to French President Emmanuel Macron for France's support for the Philippines amid its issues in the West Philippine Sea. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and French President Emmanuel Macron (File photos) Marcos said this during his phone...
