The Philippines is also looking at Germany as a potential source of equipment in its ambitious modernization program, Teodoro said.
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NEWS DIGEST | July 31, 2024
July 31, 2024 | NEWS DIGEST By API Desk | Date 07-31-2024 Teodoro: CADC consistent with Marcos’ dircective on WPS Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said the defense department’s Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept (CADC) was consistent with President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr’s directive on the West Philippine Sea. The CADC aims to broaden the strategic… Continue reading NEWS DIGEST | July 31, 2024
SOUTHEAST ASIA ROUNDUP | July 31, 2024
All you need to know about the latest updates in diplomacy, security and geopolitics in the Philippines and the Asia-Pacific.
Military delivers supplies to BRP Sierra Madre without a hitch
In a statement from the foreign affairs office, China did not disrupt the rotation and resupply mission on July 27 in Ayungin Shoal, which was the second time this year that the military operation was event-free.
Singapore thumbs down large-scale drills with the Philippines
Singapore, a long-time ally of the Philippines, has broadened its security relations with the country in a new defense cooperation deal.
Press Announcement on the Fourth Philippines-United States Foreign and Defense Ministerial Dialogue (2+2)
The Philippines-U.S. Alliance has contributed to the maintenance of peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region for over 70 years
Philippines, China reach deal to ease tension in Ayungin Shoal
If the deal holds, it could help ease rising tension in which China’s coast guard has disrupted Philippine efforts to send supplies to a grounded naval transport in Ayungin Shoal.
Marcos vows to defend sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea
Marcos said the Philippines will assert its rights and interests in the disputed waters in the face of challenges to its territorial sovereignty.
Security Officials Reveal Destabilization Attempt
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr has bared a destabilization attempt by some groups by releasing a video hours before the President delivered his State of the Nation Address (SONA).