The Philippines has signed a military pact with New Zealand, allowing their forces to hold joint exercises as Manila ...

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said on Wednesday that the newly signed Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (Sovfa) ...

The use of Himars and NMESIS during the Balikatan exercise demonstrates the allies’ ability to respond to provocations, ...

Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru expressed opposition to any attempts to alter the status quo in the East and South ...

CHINA accused the Philippines of creating “disturbances” as its navy conducted a patrol in the South China Sea on Tuesday, as Philippine and US forces held their own drills in the disputed sea ...

Google Maps appears to have removed the label “West Philippine Sea” over the western section of the Philippines' exclusive ...

Following its previous claim that it took control of sand bars located near Pag-asa Island in the West Philippine Sea, Philippine Coast Guard Commodore Jay Tarriela said China should “take full ...

The two countries agree to begin talks on defense and security agreements — but little is said, at least publicly, of the US’ ...

New Zealand and the Philippines formalized a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) amidst rising tensions in the South ...

JAPANESE Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Tuesday, April 29, 2025, that his country and the Philippines would start talks ...

The Philippines and New Zealand strengthened defence ties with the signing of a landmark troop pact on Wednesday, opening the ...