Return of Philippines-New Zealand direct flights pushed
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos is eyeing the return of direct flights between the Philippines and New Zealand to increase tourism and trade flow between the two countries.?
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US Pacific commander says China is pursuing 'boiling frog' strategy
The commander of US forces in the Indo-Pacific region has accused China of pursuing a «boiling frog» strategy, raising tensions in the region with increasingly dangerous military activity.
‘We must be ready to respond to China’s expansion claims’
PEARL HARBOR – With China becoming bolder in its expansionist bid, the United States and its allies should be prepared to take action if and when necessary, according to the newly appointed chief of the US forces in the Indo-Pacific region.
China publicizes for the first time what it claims is a 2016 agreement with Philippines
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — For the first time, China has publicized what it claims is an unwritten 2016 agreement with the Philippines over access to South China Sea islands.
Phlilippines eyes deeper maritime cooperation with EU
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is ready to deepen cooperation with the European Union and EU member states on maritime safety and security, maritime domain awareness and ocean governance.
Philippines, US launch most far-reaching joint military drills
MANILA, Philippines — The most expansive Balikatan exercise ever began yesterday, covering almost the entire length of the country and reaching the edges of its exclusive economic zone and beyond its 12-nautical-mile territorial sea.
Press Release - SP Zubiri, PM Luxon meet to talk about closer economic, security ties between PH, NZ
Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri today met with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to discuss, among other things, a deeper engagement between the Philippines and New Zealand specifically in the area of economy and security.
US senators seek $500 million aid for AFP
MANILA, Philippines — Two American senators have filed a measure seeking to boost the alliance of the Philippines and the US through a significant increase in military financing as concerns grow over China’s aggressive acts in the South China Sea.