Poland seeks new defence deals with Philippines
Poland is seeking new defence partnerships with the Philippines, a senior foreign ministry official said on Tuesday, after completing the delivery of Black Hawk helicopters to Manila last month. –…
Philippines seeking to expand military drone capabilities, says defence chief
The Philippines plans to expand its unmanned capabilities, including through development and acquisition of drones as part of efforts to modernise its military, its defence chief said on Tuesday. –…
Malaysia, Philippines Advance Cooperation on Trade, Energy and Food Security
Foreign Minister Dato’ Seri Utama Haji Mohamad bin Haji Hasan led the Malaysian delegation to the 9th Philippines-Malaysia Joint Commission Meeting (9th JCM) held in Manila, Republic of the Philippines,…
Philippine defence chief rejects China criticism, calls response a ‘squid tactic’
Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro rejected on Saturday China’s accusation that he has “consistently attacked and smeared” Beijing, branding the remarks as a “classic squid tactic” aimed at avoiding the…
ASEAN, China Review Strategic Partnership and Regional Developments
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, this morning met with H.E. Wang Qing, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to ASEAN, over breakfast meeting. Both sides took the…
North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong warns of new military options over Japan’s strike capabilities
North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of leader Kim Jong Un, warned on Wednesday that Pyongyang would adopt “additional military options” in response to what she called Japan’s…
ASEAN observers briefed on Cambodia-Thailand border demarcation
The Head of Mission of the ASEAN Observer Team in Cambodia (AOT-KH), Commodore Glenn Z Dizon of the Philippines, attends a briefing on the progress of the Cambodia-Thailand border demarcation…
US, Japan join Philippines in South China Sea drills
The U.S. and Japan joined the Philippines in maritime exercises in the South China Sea, as the Filipino and Chinese governments traded accusations following an encounter between vessels from their…
ASEAN, Brazil Reaffirm Commitment to Stronger Strategic Engagement
Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today held a bilateral meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federative Republic of Brazil, H.E. Mauro Vieira, on the sidelines of…
Philippines, Egypt Boost Bilateral Ties Across Multiple Sectors
Happy to receive H.E. Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptian Expatriates for his first visit to the Philippines. We had a productive discussion during the…