The U.S. Department of State has pledged at least P3 billion or $60 million in foreign assistance to support energy, maritime, and economic growth programs in the Philippines. Read more »
U.S. vessel facilities in Palawan aim to aid West Philippine Sea operations and strengthen maritime readiness. Read more »
The Philippines celebrates its legal victory over China as the country marks the ninth anniversary of the 2016 arbitral ruling. Read more »
A new bill mandating lessons about the West Philippine Sea is making its way through Congress as part of efforts to deepen Filipino students’ understanding of the country’s maritime rights and sovereignty. Read more »
The Philippines and New Zealand are exploring ways to strengthen their defense partnership, following a high-level meeting between Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and New Zealand Ambassador Peter Kell in Manila. Read more »
Japan is set to transfer several decommissioned naval vessels to the Philippines, marking a significant step in bilateral defense cooperation amid rising regional tensions. Read more »
