Marcos to discuss ‘evolution’ of Philippine-US military pacts with Biden
Marcos said the country’s “special relationship” with the US did not always involve military matters, but also economic affairs and cultural exchange.
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Australia rescues Indonesian fishermen from desert island after cyclone
However, eight fishermen are still missing, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority said.
Illegal fishing still rife despite Indonesia-Vietnam EEZ
To date, though, the EEZ agreement has yet to be endorsed by Indonesia.
Marcos will ask China envoy to explain remark on Taiwan overseas Filipinos
The president said he believed Ambassador Huang meant that the Philippines should not “provoke or intensify the tensions” because it would “impact badly on the Filipinos.”
Nearly 800 Filipinos deported from Sabah
They were detainees previously held at the immigration depots in Sabah and in Papar.
US grants Indonesia $649 million for infrastructure, small business development
While such opportunities are plenty in developing countries, investors are not fully seizing them due to gaps in the enabling environment.
Filipino, American troops practice defending the island in Cagayan
The expanded military access of the US came as the two allies staged their largest ever iteration of the annual Balikatan military exercise with more than 17,500 Filipino,…
Bali Governor again refuses to host Israel at World Beach Games
Sports officials have expressed concern that Bali Governor Wayan Koster's refusal to allow Israeli participation could lead to the Games’ cancellation.
Philippines has no intention of meddling in China – Taiwan tensions: National Security Council
The National Security Council said in a statement that “we observe the One China Policy and subscribe to the ASEAN principle of non-interference in approaching regional…
Asean joins global condemnation of deadly Myanmar airstrike
The attack came barely a week after Indonesia said diplomatic progress was being made in the country.