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Australia donates drones to strengthen Philippines maritime security amid South China sea tensions
Manila, April 10: Australia's contribution of 20 advanced drones to the Philippines underscored Manila's urgent requirement to improve its maritime domain awareness, following a tense incident in the South China Sea just days earlier, where Philippine and Chinese coast guard ships came close to a collision, according to a report by South China Morning Post.
Philippines slams Beijing's 'reckless and dangerous maneuvers' in South China Sea
Manila, April 7: In yet another incident of China's aggressive posturing in the region, the Philippines on Monday raised serious concerns over a Chinese vessel engaging in "reckless and dangerous" maneuvers against a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel in the South China Sea.
Manila raises alarm over arrest of three Filipinos in China
Manila, April 5: The Philippines on Saturday raised alarm over the arrest of three Filipino nationals in China who have been allegedly detained for suspected espionage.
Telangana enters global rice export market with maiden shipment to Southeast Asia
Kakinada, March 31: Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister Capt N Uttam Kumar Reddy on Monday announced that Telangana had successfully exported its first consignment of rice to the Philippines, marking a major step in tapping global markets for the state's surplus paddy, an official statement from the Telangana goverment said.
US to strengthen military ties with Philippines to counter China's aggression in Indo-Pacific
Manila, March 29: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, during his visit to Manila, said that the United States will strengthen its military partnership with the Philippines to "reinforce deterrence" against "China's aggression" in the Indo-Pacific region, as reported by CNN News.
Philippines, US, Japan hold joint military drills in disputed South China Sea
Manila, March 29: The Philippines, Japan, and the United States conducted a multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) within the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone, demonstrating a collective commitment to strengthen regional and international cooperation in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.
US boosts Indo-Pacific presence amid rising tensions with China
Manila, March 28: The US military is "posturing forward" in the Indo-Pacific area, including the Philippines, to reinforce deterrence amid rising regional tensions due to Beijing's assertiveness in the South China Sea (SCS), stated the Pentagon chief on Wednesday, as reported by Inquirer.net.
Philippines detains six Chinese nationals for alleged espionage activities
Manila, March 27: Philippine authorities revealed the capture of six Chinese nationals and one Filipino, who were suspected of spying on US and Philippine navy ships near the entrance of the strategically important Subic Bay, as reported by Radio Free Asia.
Teenager Eala stuns Swiatek to reach Miami semifinals
Miami, March 27: Teenage wild card Alexandra Eala staged a huge upset in her history-making breakout run at the Miami Open, dispatching No. 2 seed Iga Swiatek 6-2, 7-5 to make the first WTA semifinal of her career.
Miami Open: Swiatek beats Svitolina to reach QF, Eala advances after Badosa withdraws
Miami, March 25: World No. 2 Iga Swiatek of Poland moved a step closer to her first title of the year with a hard-fought 7-6(5), 6-3 victory over No.
US Defence Secy Hegseth embarks on first Indo-Pacific tour
Washington DC, March 24: US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth departed on Sunday (local time) for his first Indo-Pacific in his current role, with stops in Hawaii, Guam, Philippines, and Japan.
Philippine authorities arrest Chinese spies in espionage crackdown: Report
Manila, March 22: The Philippines government has made a series of high-profile arrests of Chinese spies, with many facing charges of espionage and illicit intelligence gathering in recent months. The crackdown comes amid rising concerns over China's involvement in the Philippines' sensitive military and government operations, as tensions in the South China Sea continue to escalate, as reported by Nikkei Asia.
Philippines: Senator Marcos seeks clarity on ex-President Duterte's ICC arrest
Manila, March 22: Philippine Senator Imee Marcos said on Saturday that she is still studying whether to conduct another Senate committee hearing on the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte.
India-Philippines BrahMos missile deal a major step in defence ties: Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo
New Delhi, March 20: Philippines Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo described the deal between India and the Philippines for shore-based, anti-ship BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles as an important step in strengthening defence ties between the two nations.
India-Philippines ties have grown with expanding cooperation in energy, maritime security, and AI: Foreign Affairs Secretary Manalo
New Delhi, March 20: Philippines Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo highlighted the rapid growth of India-Philippines ties as both nations celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations, underlining the expanded cooperation in key sectors like renewable energy, maritime security, cybersecurity, AI, and health, while reaffirming the need for a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
Action-packed day for Indian Diplomacy continues as EAM meets world leaders at Raisina Dialogue 2025
New Delhi, March 18: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held meetings with several global leaders on the sidelines of the Raisina Dialogue here in New Delhi on Tuesday.
GameZone: The Ultimate Platform for Playing Tongits Online
Manila, March 14: GameZone is the premier online platform for playing Tongits, offering an authentic gaming experience with various modes and generous rewards, making it a favorite among Filipino players.
27th ASEAN-India Senior Officials' Meeting reviews strategic partnership, trade, and regional cooperation
Manila, March 13: The 27th ASEAN-India Senior Officials' Meeting (AISOM), co-chaired by Secretary (East) Jaideep Mazumdar and Undersecretary Ma Theresa P Lazaro of the Philippines, took place in Manila on Wednesday.
ICC says arrest of former Philippines President 'means a lot' to victims
Manila, March 13: The International Criminal Court (ICC) has stated that the arrest of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte "means a lot" for the victims of his "war on drugs," according to media reports.
ASEAN a crucial pillar of India's Act East Policy, Secy Mazumdar at India-ASEAN 27th Senior Officials' Meet
Manila, March 12: Secretary (East) Jaideep Mazumdar, co-chaired the 27th ASEAN-India Senior Officials' Meeting (AISOM), with MA. Theresa P. Lazaro, Philippine SOM Leader, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines, in Manila on Wednesday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in an official statement.
Former Philippines President en route to The Hague to face ICC trail
Manila, March 12: Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte is being taken to face the International Criminal Court (ICC) at The Hague, Netherlands, on charges of crimes against humanity, local media reported on Wednesday.
Japan, Philippines strengthen defence cooperation to counter China's aggression
Manila, March 9: Japan and the Philippines have agreed to strengthen their defence ties in response to China's growing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific, as reported by Indo-Pacific Defense Forum.
Philippines terms Chinese claims over Palawan as part of 'cognitive warfare'
Manila, March 7: Strongly refuting the recent Chinese claims over Palawan Island, the Philippines on Friday called it as part of Beijing's "cognitive warfare" and asserted that Palawan is, and always will be, a part of the archipelagic Southeast Asian country.
Philippines reports 'unlawful presence' of another Chinese Coast Guard vessel
Manila, Feb 27: Revealing yet another incident of growing Chinese assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific, the Philippines Coast Guard (PCG) on Thursday reported the illegal presence of a Chinese Coast Guard vessel within the Philippines Exclusive Economic Zone.
Threat from China looming, Japan and Philippines begin strategic dialogue
Manila, Feb 24: Japan and the Philippines on Monday agreed to establish a strategic dialogue between the defence forces of both nations taking into account the rising security threats from China in the Indo-Pacific region.
US chides China for 'dangerous maneuvers' towards Philippines aircraft
Manila, Feb 19: The United States on Wednesday severely criticised the "dangerous maneuvers" by a Chinese Navy helicopter towards a Philippines aircraft on Tuesday.
India, Philippines celebrate 75 years of relationship with cultural summit in Cebu
Cebu, Feb 17: A statue of Tamil saint and poet, Thiruvalluvar was unveiled over the weekend during the Indo-Philippine Cultural and Educational Exchange Summit held in Cebu, known as the Philippines' Queen City of the South, to celebrate 75 years of the establishment of India and the Philippines ties.
Dengue outbreak declared in Philippine capital's most populous city
Manila, Feb 15: The Mayor of Quezon City, the most populous city in the capital region of the Philippines, declared a dengue outbreak on Saturday, citing a nearly 200 per cent surge in cases.
Philippines strengthens defence partnerships amid South China Sea tensions
Taipei, February 15: The Philippines is stepping up efforts to strengthen its defence partnerships as tensions with China persist in the South China Sea. Manila is working to finalise defence agreements with Canada and New Zealand while also looking to expand joint military drills with the United States, its main defence ally, Voice of America (VOA) reported.
Philippines bans German animal product imports amid threat of foot-and-mouth disease
Manila, Feb 12: The Philippines has issued a temporary ban on the importation of animal products from Germany amid a recent outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) in the European country, local media reported on Wednesday.
Death toll in Philippine floods rises to five
Manila, Feb 11: The death toll in flash floods caused by unrelenting rain in Palawan province in the southwestern Philippines climbed to five, local authorities said on Tuesday.
Four killed as US military plane crashes in Philippines
Manila (Philippines), Feb 7: A small plane contracted by the US Defence Department crashed in the southern Philippines on Thursday, killing all four people on board, including one US service member, the US Indo-Pacific Command said.
Look forward to cultivating good relationship: Philippines Ambassador to India Josel Francisco Ignacio
Kolkata, February 7: Philippines Ambassador to India, Josel Francisco Ignacio, expressed his commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, highlighting progress in trade, investments, and direct air connectivity.
Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte impeached by House of Representatives
Manila, February 5: The House of Representatives impeached Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday after at least one-third of its members supported the move, Philstar reported.
Philippines declares food security emergency to tame soaring rice prices
Manila, Feb 3: Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel declared a food security emergency on rice on Monday to stabilise the "extraordinary" rice prices in the country.
Philippines offers to return US missiles if China ceases South China Sea aggression
Taipei, January 31: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has proposed returning US Typhon missiles stationed in the Philippines if China ceases its aggressive actions in the South China Sea, Taiwan News reported.
ADB approves 500 million USD loan to bolster Philippines' disaster resilience
Manila, Jan 29: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday said it has approved a policy-based loan of 500 million US dollars to provide the Philippines with quick access to financing in case of disasters triggered by natural hazards or health-related emergencies.
South China Sea: Chinese forces disrupt Philippines survey operations in disputed waters
Manila, January 27: The Philippines has halted a scientific survey in the South China Sea after its fishing boats faced aggressive actions by the Chinese coast guard and naval forces, according to Al Jazeera.
Philippines confronts China over giant Coast Guard vessel in territorial waters
Manila, January 18: Philippine diplomats confronted their Chinese counterparts in face-to-face discussions in Xiamen, China, over the recent intrusion of a massive Chinese Coast Guard vessel into Philippine territorial waters, as reported by Radio Free Asia (RFA).
Philippines: MoS External Affairs Pabitra Margherita pays tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, meets students
Manila, January 14: Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita who is on an official visit to Philippines paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and interacted with the students and Principal of Miriam College on Tuesday (local time).