Philippines • Page 8 of 24

Nov- 2023 -

25 November

Asia Pacific

Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippines, Australia Launch Joint Air and Sea Patrols

Australia and the Philippines announced the start of joint air and sea patrols off the Southeast Asian nation.

21 November

Sea

Fast-attack interdiction crafts (FAIC) PG-906 and PG-907 are seen docked in a port, both with two yellow ropes from the ground each tied over their hulls. Their names are painted in white on the side of their bodies. The blue sky acts as a background, with the port's blue-green water peeking on the lower back of the image.

Juster Domingo

Philippines Receives Two Fast-Attack Interdiction Craft From Israel

The Philippine Navy has received two Acero-class gunboats from Israel as part of a nine-vessel acquisition deal with the country.

21 November

Cyber

Joe Saballa

Philippines to Make Cyber Defense ‘Common Fixture’ in Military Drills

The Philippine military said cyber defense will be included and treated as a “common fixture” in future military exercises.

21 November

Asia Pacific

Philippine Coast Guard prepares to receive the crew of the USCGC Frederick Hatch (WPC 1143) at the pier in Tacloban, Philippines

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippines Announces Start of Joint Patrols With US Forces

US and Philippine troops began joint maritime and air patrols off the Southeast Asian country as they seek to counter China's growing assertiveness in the region.

9 November

Technology

BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701) is seen on calm, grey waters. The sky is overcast. The white ship has '9701' painted on its right side in black. The words 'PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD' is written across its body in red. A thin blue line and a thicker red line is painted close to the ship's front.

Juster Domingo

Japan Gives Philippines $4M to Enhance Its Coastal Security

The Armed Forces of the Philippines has received a 600-million yen ($4 million) grant from Japan to enhance its coastal security capabilities.

8 November

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Philippines, Japan Could Soon Deploy Military Forces on Each Other’s Soil

The Philippine government said it will negotiate its planned Reciprocal Access Agreement with Japan amid rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific.

Oct- 2023 -

26 October

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Philippines Mulls Overhauling Modernization Plan After Clashes With China

The Philippine military is considering overhauling its modernization program following a series of controversial maritime clashes with China.

26 October

Cyber

Rojoef Manuel

Philippines, Denmark to Expand Cyber Defense Partnership

The Philippines and Denmark have announced a plan to amplify digital security ties in response to threats against the countries’ cyberspace.

24 October

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Philippines Bans Use of AI Apps in Military Due to Security Risks

The Philippines has prohibited its military and defense personnel from using artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled applications due to security risks.

23 October

Cyber

Rojoef Manuel

Philippine Military to Organize New Cyber Command

The Philippines will launch a new military command to enhance digital defense in response to growing cyber threats.

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