Philippines

India To Deploy Defence Attaches In Several African Nations For The First Time

India is set to take a significant step in bolstering its strategic ties and military diplomacy by deploying defence attaches in several countries for the first time. Among these nations, a particular focus will be on African countries like Ethiopia, Ivory Coast, Mozambique, and Djibouti. These decisions come in the...

Earthquake With Magnitude 6.0 Hits Southeast Of Mindanao Island In Philippines

On March 8, at approximately 17:11 PHST, a magnitude-6.0 earthquake occurred in the Philippine Sea, southeast of Mindanao Island. The epicenter was situated approximately 98 km (61 miles) southeast of Pondaguitan in Davao Oriental Province. According to reports, the earthquake had a depth of about 125 km (78 miles), leading...

Philippines expands US military presence amid growing China concerns

Against the backdrop of mounting geopolitical tensions and growing unease over China's assertiveness, the Philippines is taking strategic steps to bolster its defence capabilities, Voice of America reported.The Philippines' decision to enhance its military collaboration with the United States, particularly the expansion of US military presence at key locations, is...