Philippines eyes stricter anti-spy laws as fears of foreign espionage grow
The Philippines’ Espionage Act, enacted in June 1941, punishes spying and other offences against national security. But the ...
US aid freeze sparks fears Philippines will become ‘bargaining chip’ in Trump’s China talks
Philippine officials insist the pause in US$500 million in military aid is temporary, but analysts warn it signals a broader ...
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Philippines, New Zealand hold talks on visiting forces
Efforts to fortify the military alliance between the Philippines and New Zealand are now underway following the conduct of ...
The Diplomat22h
Philippine Troops to Train With US Missile System Next Month, Army Says
The Typhon intermediate-range missile system has been present in the country since join military drills in April 2024.
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Nat'l security exec says PH ramping up defense spending
The Philippines has been boosting its defense expenditures to enable its military to foster stronger cooperation with allies, ...
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New Mexico Military Museum’s new exhibit to honor WWII prisoners of war in the Pacific
Several weeks earlier, the Palawan Massacre took place in the Philippines, where 139 American POWs were killed by Japanese ...
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Philippines, New Zealand start talks on Sovfa
The Philippines and New Zealand have started negotiations for a possible Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (Sovfa), the ...
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Philippines, New Zealand start military agreement negotiations
IN line with the ongoing efforts to beef up their defense ties, the Philippines and New Zealand on January 23 formally started negotiations for the Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (Sovfa). This ...
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DND, AFP continue dev't of PH defense capabilities amid US aid freeze
The Department of National Defense and Armed Forces of the Philippines said Wednesday they continue to pursue the development ...
Manila Bulletin10h
PH, New Zealand set in motion talks on ‘visiting forces’ deal
The Philippines and New Zealand have started negotiations for a possible Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA), which will enhance the defense cooperation between the two armed forces, the New ...
US Ally Doubles Down on American Missile System Worrying China
The Mid-Range Capability (MRC) missile system can fire the Tomahawk cruise missile and the Standard Missile 6, with ...