As Marcos faces the Trump test, can Philippines count on continued US support?
Analysts warn that Donald Trump’s transactional style will require President Marcos to demonstrate his country’s strategic importance. Source
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Philippines’ Marcos says he discussed alliance in call with Trump
MANILA: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said he and United States President-elect Donald Trump discussed their countries’ alliance and their desire to strengthen that deep relationship in a phone call on Tuesday (Nov 19). Marcos told reporters the call with Trump was “very friendly” and “very prod Source
Philippines to evacuate 2,500 villages ahead of Severe Storm Toraji
Nearly 700,000 people are still sheltering after their homes were destroyed by tropical cyclones Trami, Kong-rey and Yinxing. Source
Philippines jails Abu Sayyaf kidnappers for life over Malaysia resort abductions
The hostages, including nationals of the Philippines, Malaysia, France, Lebanon and South Africa, endured months of captivity in 2000. Source
Philippines’ chip industry group courts TSMC, UMC in bid to move up value chain
‘Send us your depreciated equipment, and … we’ll train the Filipino workers that you can deploy in your global operations,’ the head of the group said. Source
Tropical storm triggers floods in Philippines, trapping some people on roofs
Schools and government offices closed on Luzon island, while thousands of passengers were stranded in several seaports. Source
Will Israel be a major player in the Philippines’ military upgrade?
While Israeli arms are attractive for their quality and affordability, a backlash – domestically, regionally, and internationally – looms. Source
Watch Marines from the U.S. and Philippines compete during martial arts training
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Philippines Strengthens Its Defense with Indian BrahMos Supersonic Missiles and Twin-Missile Launchers
On September 25, 2024, BrahMos Aerospace unveiled for the first time at the ADAS event a model of the mobile BrahMos launcher that will be operated by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). This model, which displays missiles mounted on a Czechoslovakian Tatra 6×6 vehicle, highlighted the twin-missile launcher specifically chosen by the Philippines.…
Philippines, South Korea upgrade ties to strategic partnership
MANILA: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos said on Monday (Oct 7) his country and South Korea have upgraded bilateral ties to a strategic partnership, as he met visiting counterpart Yoon Suk Yeol for talks. The two leaders discussed various issues including the Source
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