Rain or shine: Filipino couple says ‘I Do’ in flooded church after Typhoon Wipha

The initiative follows a 12 per cent increase in Indian tourist arrivals to the Philippines in 2024, with nearly 80,000 Indian visitors making their way to the Philippines. 

Philippines eyes India’s fast‑growing outbound market with visa‑free access

The Philippines has signed a contract for 12 more FA-50 fighter jets, its South Korean manufacturer said Wednesday. 

Philippines signs deal for 12 more FA-50 fighter jets

Millions of Filipinos began voting on Monday in a midterm election widely seen as a referendum on the explosive feud between President Ferdinand Marcos and impeached vice-president Sara Duterte.

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The US and Philippines routinely conduct annual combat drills amid rising tensions with China. During the annual Balikatan exercises the warships from both countries glide in formation with the aim to enhance interoperability and demonstrate the strength of the two alliances but this time around before the mock assault drill could even start between the US and Philippines a warship unexpectedly sank before it could be sunk as part of the planned exercise.

World War II ship sinks before mock drills

The US and Philippines conduct joint military exercises in Zambales, a strategic location facing the South China Sea, amid ongoing territorial disputes with China. The drills feature live-fire exercises and involve 9,000 US troops and 500 Philippine troops, showcasing their military cooperation and challenging China's maritime claims.

US-Philippines hold military drills: US deploys anti-ship missiles in Philippines

World: China claims sovereignty over almost all of the South China Sea despite claims from other countries and an international ruling that said Beijing’s position has no legal basis.

China seizes disputed reef near Philippines’ key military outpost in South China Sea, sparks tensions

US-Philippines hold military drills: 9000 US troops, 500 Philippines troops participate in drills

India and Philippines are strengthening defense ties with the major missile deal.
Enrique Manalo, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines has termed the acquisition of Brahmos missile system as a major development in defence cooperation with India. Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal, he said, 'export of Brahmos to the Philippines part of our policies of modernizing our defence compatibility, not aimed at particular any 3rd country. It's a major development in Philippines-India Defence cooperation"

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More than 14,000 Filipino and American troops kicked off the annual Bali Katan military exercises amid heightened tensions in the region.

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Tensions are flaring up at the South China Sea after Taiwan. The Philippines has now raised an alarm over China's increasing aggression and dangerous maneuvers at the disputed waters. These are the images of the Philippines Coast Guard confronting a Chinese Coast Guard vessel, which it claims entered into the exclusive economic zone of the country.

Philippines accuses china of dangerous manoeuvres in South China Sea

Tensions between China and the Philippines are on the rise once again, and this time over allegations of espionage. This comes after Chinese state media reported the arrest of three Filipino nationals, accusing them of working with Philippine intelligence to gather classified military information. The arrests were made public on Thursday, with video footage showing the three individuals being questioned by Chinese authorities.

China arrests 3 Filipinos for alleged espionage, Philippines denies spy allegations

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said that the Trump administration would boost military ties with the Philippines to strengthen deterrence against “threats from the communist Chinese” and ensure freedom of navigation in the disputed South China Sea.

US vows military ties with Philippines amid Chinese aggression

Hegseth is presently on his maiden official tour to East Asia. He met with the Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., saying the two countries must stand “shoulder to shoulder” in the face of the threat represented by China. Meanwhile, back home, Hegseth remains in the thick of the Signal gate row over leaked chats of U.S. military operations in Yemen. Watch this video to find out more.

US bolsters Philippines defence with 'gamechanger missiles'

Supporters of former Filipino president Rodrigo Duterte staged a prayer rally on Saturday to condemn the Marcos government for allowing his arrest over an International Criminal Court (ICC) case.

Filipinos stage rally for arrested former President Rodrigo Duterte, ‘Bring him home!’

India and Philippines are strengthening their defence ties with the Brahmos missile deal. The Philippines' foreign affairs secretary Enrique Manalo has hailed the acquisition of the Brahmos missile system as a major development in bilateral defence cooperation.

India-Philippines partnership strengthens with $375 million missile deal

World, India news: Philippines is in process of modernising armed forces as country is right there at "forefront of that of the bullying tactics by China," army chief told WION.

'Existential problem': Philippines plans to procure more missiles from India after BrahMos amid China threat

Philippines hails Brahmos missile acquisition as defence breakthrough

Enrique Manalo, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines has termed the acquisition of Brahmos missile system as a major development in defence cooperation with India. Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal, he said, 'export of Brahmos to the Philippines part of our policies of modernizing our defence compatibility, not aimed at particular any 3rd country. It's a major development in Philippines-India Defence cooperation"

In January 2022, India and the Philippines signed a $375 million agreement for the supply of three batteries of the shore-based anti-ship variant of the BrahMos missile system. This marked India's first export of the BrahMos missile, a supersonic cruise missile developed jointly by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyenia. 

Secretary Manalo emphasized on expanding maritime cooperation. India has offered facilities to the Philippines for ship repair as well. He thanked India for assistance to Philippines seafarers in the western Indian Ocean.

In the broad-based interview, he also spoke on China tension, Ukraine, trade, etc.

Philippines Secretary for Foreign Affairs Manalo emphasised expanding maritime cooperation

Philippines Army Chief has termed China as a bully, pointing the situation in South China Sea. Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal,  Romeo Saturnino Brawner Jr., Philippine Army general, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces said,'We are at the forefront of bully tactic by China...it's a great concerns, existential problem'.

China-Philippines ties are strained by South China Sea disputes, with the Philippines. Despite this, economic and cultural connections persist amid ongoing tensions.

The Army Chief lauded the 'very  happy with relationship, particularly military to military'. Asked on procurement of Brahmos from India, he said, 'hopefully we can look into more platforms, may be fighter aircraft, ships"

Philippines Army Chief: China is a bully

The Philippines Senate has announced it will probe the arrest and handover of former President Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court (ICC). Watch this report for more details!

Philippines Senate Launches Investigation into Duterte's ICC Arrest amid protests

World: Trending: Discover the shocking escalator glitch in Manila's MRT station that injured people. Learn how this viral incident unfolded and the immediate response from authorities.

WATCH | 10 people injured as escalator glitch throws them off in Philippines

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was taken into custody pursuant to a warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC), which was looking into claims that he had committed "crimes against humanity" during his alleged "war on drugs."

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