Philippines’ push for Asean-wide prisoner transfer treaty: will it spur reforms?
While such an agreement may help in the rehabilitation process, problems of overcrowding and other chronic issues still ...
Zelensky-Trump clash sparks jitters in Asean nations over reliability of US commitments
When US President Donald Trump had a flare-up with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky last week, anxiety rippled through ...
Philippines Has to Be Ready in Case US Aid Dries Up, Envoy Says
The Philippines is optimistic of Washington’s continued military support under President Donald Trump, but the Southeast ...
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Philippine and US defence pacts to stay intact, envoy to Washington says
Existing defence agreements between allies the Philippines and the United States will stay intact under US President Donald ...
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DND chief highlights need for unified ASEAN in addressing threats
Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Wednesday stressed the need for a resolute and united Association of Southeast Asian ...
Philippines’ Teodoro issues ‘wake-up call’ for Asean unity to ‘resist coercion’
Analysts say the Philippine defence secretary was referring to Asean’s unity being challenged by China on the security and economic fronts.
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Philippines, Vietnam discuss resumption of joint research expedition
The Philippines and Vietnam have discussed the resumption of the two countries’ Joint Oceanographic and Marine Scientific Research Expedition in the South China Sea.
Japan and Philippines agree to deepen defense ties due to their mutual alarm over Chinese aggression
Japan and the Philippines have agreed to further deepen their defense collaborations and start talks on an arrangement to ...