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"Our 75th Anniversary invites us to look back at our shared history and to move together in unison towards a mature bilateral partnership"

Photo Source: Inquirer Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte recently delivered his final State of the Nation Address (SONA) for his...

The Philippines co-founded the United Nations (UN) in 1945 with 50 other states, committed to maintaining international peace and...

Photo Source: thedefiant.net Significant challenges in the Philippines-US alliance emerged with the leadership transition in both...

Photo Source: Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative Maritime domain awareness (MDA) is where it all begins. According to American Admiral...

Photo Source: Esquiremag After months of speculations from the campaign, not to mention the transition period and the early days of Joe...

Photo Source: Reuters For many years, the U.S.-Philippines alliance has been a touchstone of American strategy in Asia and a critical...

Photo Source: CNN Philippines The new US president, Joe Biden, asserted in various forums that his foreign policy would rest on defending...

Photo Source: Sputniknews The Philippines’ defense ties with the United States is the core that drives the overall bilateral relations...

Photo Source: ABSCBN News Anniversary celebrations usually serve two purposes. The first is to commemorate the years that have been. The...

Photo Source: US Embassy in the Philippines When President Rodrigo Duterte pledged in October 2016 to separate the Philippines from the...

Photo credit: Philippine Navy Taken during the visit of the Chief of Staff Armed Forces of the Philippines to the Philippine Navy at...

The evolving security landscape in the Indo-Pacific region where maritime disputes figure prominently has prompted states to enhance...

Photo Source: Wikipedia The Philippine Navy celebrated its 123rd anniversary in May 2021. In the previous year, the navy has manifested...

The New Maritime Police Law (MPL) of China, made the news when it was passed on January 22, 2021. This along with the 2009 Note Verbale...

Photo Source: Royal Navy In recent years the United Kingdom has significantly enhanced its engagement with Southeast Asian countries,...

Photo Source: Philippine Primer The Philippine Coast Guard reported the presence of more than 200 Chinese maritime militia vessels in the...

Photo Source: ABS CBN Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing is a perennial global challenge threatening marine ecosystems and...

Is it really mutual? The Philippine-US Security Alliance in Perspective The alliance between the Philippines and the United States is...

The Story So Far 2020-21 will go down in history as being unprecedented in foreign policy and national security for several reasons. With...