February 12, 2024 | NEWS DIGEST By API Desk | Date 02-12-2024 Philippines plans defense post in Germany The Philippines plans to assign a resident defense and armed forces attache to Berlin to broaden and deepen security relations with Germany. This was announced by Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro during a courtesy call meeting… Continue reading NEWS DIGEST | February 12, 2024
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PRESS RELEASE | STATEMENT OF NSA SECRETARY EDUARDO M. AÑO ON BAJO DE MASINLOC
China’s repeated sovereignty claims over Bajo de Masinloc have no basis in international law or fact.
International law is clear.
PRESS RELEASE | Statement of the National Security Adviser Secretary Eduardo M. Año on Mindanao secession
Any attempt to secede any
part of the Philippines will be met by the government with resolute force, as it remains steadfast in securing the sovereignty and integrity of the national territory.
PRESS RELEASE | STATEMENT OF THE NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISER SECRETARY EDUARDO M. AÑO ON UN SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR IRENE KHAN’S RECOMMENDATION TO ABOLISH THE NTF-ELCAC
We respectfully disagree with UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan’s recommendation made this morning to abolish the NTF ELCAC.
SOUTHEAST ASIA ROUNDUP | February 4, 2024
February 4, 2024 | SOUTHEAST ASIA ROUNDUP By API Desk | Date 02-04-2024 Malaysia’s new king The Sultan of Johor in the southern state of Malaysia was installed as the country’s 17th king, serving for five years. The 65-year-old Sultan Ibrahim took over from Al-Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah, who will return to… Continue reading SOUTHEAST ASIA ROUNDUP | February 4, 2024
NEWS DIGEST | February 4, 2024
February 4, 2024 | NEWS DIGEST By API Desk | Date 02-04-2024 Largest Balikatan drills set in April The Philippines and the United States have begun preparations for the largest combined and joint military exercise, also called “Balikatan”, which will take place in April this year. Colonel Francel Padilla, the military spokeswoman, said that… Continue reading NEWS DIGEST | February 4, 2024
PRESS RELEASE | PH AND VIETNAM HOLD NSA BILATERAL MEETING TO DEEPEN SECURITY COOPERATION
The bilateral meeting was the first such meeting of the Philippines’ National Security Council (NSC) and Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security (MPS) since 2016. Minister Lam considered the meeting as “a milestone for a strong transformation of security cooperation between the two countries,” emphasizing that Vietnam will always attach great importance and priority to enhance Philippines-Vietnam relations.
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Transparency and Accountability in modernizing the military
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved a very ambitious capability upgrade for the Armed Forces of the Philippines to cement the Philippines as a middle power in the region.
Can The Philippines Peacefully Settle Territorial Disputes With China In West Philippine Sea?
Engaging China or the US does not make one pro-China or pro-US. It is more pro-Filipino to engage both powers to get the best of both worlds to advance the Philippine national interest.