The Armed Forces of the Philippines said it plans to acquire the US Typhon missile system, also known as the mid-range capability (MRC) system, to protect its maritime interests, some of which are ...

(AP Photo/Aaron Favila) The Philippine military said Monday it plans to acquire the US Typhon missile system to protect its maritime interests, some of which overlap with regional power China. The US ...

President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., on Friday, signed into law two measures to reinforce the Philippines’ entitlement and responsibility within its maritime zones. President Marcos signed the ...

Negros Island, the fourth largest island in the Philippines, offers a journey through its rich history and breathtaking biodiversity. Negros Occidental, home to the historic sugar plantations and ...

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang has named Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura as the new commanding general of the Philippine Air Force. This was confirmed in a letter of appointment dated December 16 and ...

The Philippines and India have agreed to explore naval collaborations during their inaugural maritime dialogue, with both countries reaffirming their commitment to a rules-based international ...

Last Nov. 15, President Marcos inaugurated five new stations of the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1), running from Baclaran to Sucat, Parañaque City. Mr. Marcos said it is another milestone in making ...

In late September, the Yomiuri Shimbun (Japan’s largest circulation newspaper) reported that the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer Sazanami (JS Sazanami, DD-113) had navigated ...

Local funds, such as the Shared Aid Fund for Emergency Response (SAFER) in the Philippines, should be more systematically supported through deliberate U.S. investment. This investment should be ...

The Philippines has ratified a new defence pact with Japan that would allow each country’s military to deploy on each other’s soil amid increased regional tensions with China. The Philippine ...

BAR HARBOR — Deputy Code Enforcement Officer Mike Gurtler will be getting a promotion in 2025, as he has been chosen to succeed outgoing CEO Angie Chamberlain. “I am sincerely humbled by this ...

Japan has a separate maritime dispute with China in the East China Sea, where the neighbours have repeatedly faced off. The Philippines has a Visiting Forces Agreement with the US and Australia.