President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. emphasized the need to move away from a “car-centric” transport system in the Philippines, noting that years of prioritizing private vehicles have contributed to Metro Manila’s worsening traffic congestion and limited public mobility. Read more »
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has called for the formation of a “global coalition” of like-minded nations to uphold international law and counter China’s increasingly assertive behavior in the Indo-Pacific region. Read more »
The Philippines and India have signed a series of agreements to strengthen cooperation in defense, maritime security, and trade, marking a significant step forward in their growing strategic partnership. Read more »
The Philippines is finding itself at the heart of rising tensions between two military giants, as deeper defense cooperation with the United States through the EDCA and a new trade deal highlight the country’s strategic importance and vulnerability. Read more »
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has formally invited United States President Donald Trump to visit the Philippines next year to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Manila. Read more »
The U.S. Department of State has pledged at least P3 billion or $60 million in foreign assistance to support energy, maritime, and economic growth programs in the Philippines. Read more »
