- 05 May, 2024
Geopolitics & National SecurityPhilippines
Philippines’ Marcos wants military presence to defend its waters in South China Sea
MANILA (Reuters) - Philippine presidential candidate Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he wants his country to have a military presence in the South China Sea, "not to fire upon" vessels but…
Visit of External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, to Australia and Philippines (February 10-15, 2022)
Minister of External Affairs, Dr. S. Jaishankar, will be paying an official visit to Australia on 10-13 February 2022 at the invitation of his Australian counterpart Ms. Marise Payne. This…
Manila mayor vows to take on China as Philippines president
By Karen Lema MANILA (Reuters) - The Manila mayor vying for the Philippines presidency on Monday promised zero tolerance of Chinese maritime aggression and said he would not hesitate to…
BrahMos signs contract with Philippines for export of Shore Based Anti-Ship Missile System
BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited (BAPL) signed a contract with the Department of National Defence of the Republic of Philippines on January 28, 2022 for supply of Shore Based Anti-Ship Missile…
‘Bahala Na’ to Brahmos
The first ever defence export order of Brahmos supersonic missile system to Philippines’ Navy is a significant milestone for India. As usual, this news of $ 374 million export contract…
By Captain N Shyam Sundar (Retd)
China won’t ‘bully’ neighbours over S. China Sea, foreign minister says
MANILA (Reuters) - China will not use its strength to "bully" its smaller neighbours including the Philippines, its foreign minister said on Monday, as he highlighted the importance of settling…
Philippines says ‘indispensable’ Suu Kyi must be involved in Myanmar peace process
MANILA (Reuters) - Deposed Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi is "indispensable" in restoring democracy to the military-ruled country and must be included in any peace talks, regardless of her…
Philippines to acquire 32 new Black Hawk helicopters
MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines is buying 32 S-70i Black Hawk helicopters from Poland-based Sikorsky Aircraft subsidiary PZL Mielec to beef up its existing fleet of 12, the country's defence…
Philippines to acquire missile system from India for $375 million
MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines has finalised a deal to acquire a shore-based anti-ship missile system from India for nearly $375 million to beef up its navy, the Southeast Asian…
Philippines’ Duterte says will never apologise for drug war deaths
MANILA (Reuters) - Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday he will never apologise for the deaths of suspected drug users and dealers killed in police operations under his war…
Philippines court to allow Nobel laureate Ressa to go to Norway
MANILA (Reuters) - Philippine journalist Maria Ressa will be allowed to travel so she can accept her Nobel Peace Prize in person after a court gave her permission to leave…
Philippines rejects China’s demand to remove grounded navy ship
MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines will not remove a dilapidated navy ship grounded on an atoll in the South China Sea, its defence chief said on Thursday, rejecting a demand…
