Germany, Philippines agree to broaden defence cooperation deal
Teodoro said the agreement would focus on “mutual understanding regarding capabilities, training [and] exchange of information”.
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Philippines looks to diversify project funding beyond China amid maritime row
On July 26, the Philippine transport department said funding for a feasibility study on the Subic-Clark-Manila-Batangas railway was in the works. The railway project is a joint initiative by the Philippines, Japan, the United States, Sweden and the Asian Development Bank.
Indonesian man kills neighbour who kept questioning him why he wasn't married
A 45-year-old man in Indonesia allegedly killed his 60-year-old neighbour after he was hurt and became annoyed by the latter’s persistence in asking him why he was not married.
Philippines’ military upgrade gets boost from US$500 million aid amid South China Sea row
A recent announcement by the United States to allocate half a billion dollars in military funding to the Philippines is seen as timely by analysts as Manila is facing financial constraints to address the complex challenges posed by the South China Sea dispute.
Philippines fortifies South China Sea outpost for a decade
The Philippines has carried out substantial reinforcements on a grounded World War II-era ship in the contested South China Sea, enough to make the outpost at the centre of tensions with Beijing last at least another decade, according to four people familiar with the matter.
China on edge over prolonged U.S. missile deployment in Asia
WASHINGTON -- China has growing concerns about a land-based U.S. missile launcher in the Philippines that was used in recent military drills, a move Beijing worries could significantly alter the balance of power if deployed on a permanent basis.
Philippines and Japan hold first joint exercise in South China Sea
MANILA (Reuters) -- The Philippines and Japan held their first joint military exercises in the South China Sea on Friday, the Philippine armed forces said, in the latest collaboration between countries that have pushed back against China's regional assertiveness.