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Philippines to host Quad leaders’ summit during ASEAN meet
by Pia Lee-Brago - November 3, 2026 - 12:00am
The leaders of Australia, India, Japan and the United States will meet in Manila during the Nov. 15-18 Association of Southeast Asian Nations conference, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue’s first leaders’...
Unknown fallen troops honored
by Pia Lee-Brago - November 2, 2026 - 12:00am
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. led the military in honoring the heroism of fallen troops who lost their lives to conflict, but remain unidentified due to the circumstances of their deaths.
Philippines welcomes US MRF-SEA deployment
by Pia Lee-Brago - November 2, 2026 - 12:00am
United States Marines and sailors from the I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF) are deploying to the Philippines for the sixth iteration of the Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia (MRF-SEA).
DFA rejects ombudsman’s call to stop processing visas
by Pia Lee-Brago - October 27, 2026 - 12:00am
Saying it does not tolerate corruption, the Department of Foreign Affairs yesterday opposed Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla’s call to strip the DFA of its function of processing visas.
Expanded SOVFAs with like-minded countries eyed
by Pia Lee-Brago - October 27, 2026 - 12:00am
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. yesterday raised the possibility of expanding the Philippines’ Status of Visiting Forces Agreements (SOVFAs) with like-minded countries to strengthen international peacekeeping...
DFA: No deal with Taiwan on undersea cables
by Pia Lee-Brago - October 27, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines has no special arrangement with Taiwan for the protection of undersea cables or for dealing with Beijing’s “gray zone” activities, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) clarified...
UN flags military use of AI
by Pia Lee-Brago - October 26, 2026 - 12:00am
Artificial intelligence (AI) is being given a growing number of responsibilities in military affairs, and the role of human judgment in military operations is shrinking rapidly, the head of the United Nations’...
Philippines, Japan, US conclude West Philippine Sea drills
by Pia Lee-Brago - October 26, 2026 - 12:00am
Naval forces of the Philippines, Japan and the United States concluded on Saturday a multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) in the West Philippine Sea aimed at strengthening logistics, maritime security,...
EU, Philippines strengthen digital ties with AI Lab launch
by Pia Lee-Brago - October 25, 2026 - 12:00am
The European Union and the Philippines have announced the launch of the EU–Philippines AI Industry Lab, expanding their digital cooperation under the Global Gateway Strategy, which now involves a total of euro...
Cyprus: UNCLOS can’t be applied selectively
by Pia Lee-Brago - October 24, 2026 - 12:00am
Cyprus supports the peaceful settlement of disputes and believes that international law cannot be applied “selectively,” Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said.
DFA hits Chinese embassy’s ‘escalatory, undiplomatic’ posts
by Pia Lee-Brago - October 23, 2026 - 12:00am
The Department of Foreign Affairs has called out the Chinese embassy for its “escalatory and undiplomatic” posts on social media, saying the  statements undermine efforts to stabilize bilateral...
El Niño ‘wrecking ball’ could cause record temperature rise – UN
by Pia Lee-Brago - October 23, 2026 - 12:00am
The El Niño weather pattern could cause a record rise in ocean temperatures in the Pacific as it barrels around the globe like a “wrecking ball,” causing floods and droughts, United Nations officials...
Marcos, Japan PM discuss bilateral ties, ASEAN Summit
by Pia Lee-Brago - October 21, 2026 - 12:00am
President Marcos and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi discussed various areas of cooperation, including defense, security and preparations for the upcoming 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit...
Chinese embassy: Persona non grata threat an old trick
by Pia Lee-Brago - October 19, 2026 - 12:00am
The Chinese embassy in Manila warned that anyone who tries to provoke China will be “pushed back,” as it challenged politicians moving to declare its top diplomat in the country persona non grata to “do...
Navy launches 3rd offshore patrol vessel
by Pia Lee-Brago - October 19, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippine Navy launched its third offshore patrol vessel, the future BRP Rajah Humabon, in Ulsan, South Korea, as part of its modernization program, the Navy said yesterday.
Philippines, US forces conduct maritime cooperative activity
by Pia Lee-Brago - October 19, 2026 - 12:00am
Naval units from the Philippines and the United States conducted a maritime cooperative activity (MCA) in the West Philippine Sea on Wednesday.
US envoy visits Cebu, EDCA site
by Pia Lee-Brago - October 19, 2026 - 12:00am
The United States ambassador visited an Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement site during his visit to Cebu last week.
South Korea, Philippines partner vs crimes
by Pia Lee-Brago - October 7, 2026 - 12:00am
The South Korean embassy in Manila has hosted a conference to strengthen coordination with Philippine authorities amid crimes targeting South Koreans.
Chinese embassy on funneled funds: False narrative
by Pia Lee-Brago - October 6, 2026 - 12:00am
Allegations that China funneled funds to a political faction in the Philippines are a “false narrative” and “malicious,” the Chinese embassy in Manila insisted yesterday.
First Philippines ambassador to Bhutan presents credentials to king
by Pia Lee-Brago - October 5, 2026 - 12:00am
 The first Philippine ambassador to Bhutan presented his credentials to King Jigme Khesar Namgyel WangchuckWangchuck, officially embarking on his duties.
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