On Sunday, Germany and the Philippines announced their intention to sign a defense agreement later this year aimed at enhancing cooperation between their armed forces. In discussions held in Manila, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius and Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro agreed to strengthen their collaboration in military training and weapons procurement. This move comes as China increases its military …

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin arrived in Manila on Tuesday for talks on regional security with their Philippine counterparts and to announce a $500 million military aid package. This assistance comes as the Philippines faces escalating tensions with China over territorial disputes in the South China Sea. Experts noted that the high-profile visit and …

Over the weekend, China’s coast guard engaged in a confrontation with Philippine boats in a disputed area of the South China Sea, signaling yet another flare-up in maritime tensions between the two nations. The incident occurred shortly after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to safeguarding Philippine access to the vast waterway, which China lays …