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Armed Forces of the Philippines, US military to conduct exercise Balikatan amid growing Chinese concern

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the U.S. military will conduct the 39th iteration of Balikatan, the largest annual bilateral training exercise between the two Allies, from April 22 to May 10.

India to deliver first set of BrahMos missiles to Philippines

India is going to deliver the first set of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines, media reports said.

Indian Coast Guard ship Samudra Paheredar arrives at Manila Bay

Indian Coast Guard ship Samudra Paheredar, a specialized Pollution Control Vessel, arrived at Manila Bay, Philippines on 25 March 2024 on a three-day visit.

S Jaishankar discusses defence, security and maritime cooperation with Philippines Secretary for Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed defence, security and maritime cooperation while meeting Philippines Secretary for Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo during his visit to Manila.

INS Kadmatt arrives in Manila, move aims to bolster maritime cooperation between India and the Philippines

As part of the ongoing Long Range Op Deployment, INS Kadmatt arrived in Manila on Tuesday in a bid to bolster maritime cooperation between India and the Philippines.

VIIPs rising: India’s strategic pivot and the reshaping of global geopolitics

Renowned journalist Tsuchiya Hideo in his recent article, “Goodbye BRICS, Hello VIIPs—Southern Asia as the New Growth Hub” asserts that the VIIPs (Vietnam, India, Indonesia, and the Philippines) represent the next wave of economic powerhouses. 

Indian gov’t offers seven helicopters to the Philippines

The Indian government is offering the Philippines at least seven helicopters that will be used for the rescue and humanitarian efforts of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) during disasters in the country.

India’s Act East Policy Continues to Blossom

At the opening session of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Post Ministerial Conference in Jakarta on July 13, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasised how ASEAN’s importance remains undeniable in New Delhi’s Act East policy and its strategic outlook for the Indo-Pacific.

Eight killed in truck crash in Philippines

Manila/UNI: At least eight people were killed when a dump truck plowed into a roadside fruit store, and hit a motorbike and a car in Batangas province south of Manila on Monday after its break malfunctioned, the police said.

S Jaishankar visits Philippines, meets Teodoro L. Locsin Jr

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar visited the Philippines from Feb 13-15 when held productive discussions with Teodoro L. Locsin Jr.

Experts urge Indian govt to take help of Philippines, Vietnam and Indonesia to counter Beijing narrative

India must consolidate its diplomatic and economic ties with China's adversaries like Taiwan, Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam to target Beijing and counter its narrative, said experts during a webiner held recently. 

COMMENTARY: A Rogue, Irresponsible China: Clear and Present Danger To Region

While one can still give some benefit of doubt to the Chinese whether the Corona Virus originated from the laboratories in Wuhan till the truth comes out from the proposed investigation by the WHO, if at all the imperial ruler Xi Jinping concedes to the demand by the international community to it,  it is more than certain that never before in post-W.W.II period, any major power behaved so irresponsibly and callously like China- in hiding facts about Covid-19,  that has already taken the lives of 354,217 and infected 5,734,894 globally.

President Ram Nath Kovind departs for state visit to Philippines

New Delhi, Oct 17 (UNI): President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday departed for a state visit to the Philippines, where he will hold restricted and delegation-level talks with his Philippines counterpart Rodrigo Roa Duterte in Manila.

PM Modi visits Mahaveer Philippine Foundation, meets nine-year-old with Jaipur foot

Manila, Nov 13 (IBNS) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday visited  the Mahaveer Philippine Foundation in Manila which has rehabilitated million lives with the India made 'Jaipur foot.'

Pranab Mukherjee wishes Rodrigo Duterte on his election as President of Philippines

New Delhi, June 29 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday congratulated Rodrigo Duterte on his election as the Republic of the Philippines.