Be vigilant, Filipinos in Israel told
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine embassy in Tel Aviv has advised Filipinos in Israel to be on alert after Iran launched a retaliatory attack on Israel.
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Philippines, United States eye more joint patrols in South China Sea
MANILA, Philippines — The United States and the Philippines discussed increasing the frequency of combined maritime activities and joint patrols to support the Philippines’ lawful exercise of its rights in the South China Sea, the US Department of Defense said.
Beijing slams trilateral summit, says South China Sea actions ‘lawful’
MANILA, Philippines — Beijing on Friday criticized the US, Japan and the Philippines and defended its actions in the South China Sea (SCS) as “lawful” after US President Joe Biden hosted a trilateral meeting in Washington.
Philippines, US step up alliance as China threat looms
WASHINGTON – The Biden administration on Friday assured the Philippines anew that the US commitment to the country’s defense is steadfast amid increasing concerns about provocative Chinese actions in disputed areas of the South China Sea.
New Zealand Prime Minister Luxon to visit Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will travel to the Philippines with a senior business delegation next week as part of a three-country swing in Southeast Asia aimed at deepening international engagement, his office announced yesterday.
Philippines, US air forces hold drills
MANILA, Philippines — The air forces of the Philippines and United States started the first leg of Cope Thunder at the Basa Air Base in Floridablanca, Pampanga on Monday.
AFP: Naval drills in West Philippine Sea successful
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines, United States, Japan and Australia successfully concluded yesterday the joint naval exercises in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) in the face of rising maritime aggression, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said.
United States, Philippine defense officials discuss maritime capabilities
MANILA, Philippines — Opportunities to support the Philippines’ maritime capabilities have been discussed by the United States and Philippine defense officials.