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  Comments Off on Philippines finalizes deal with Japan to acquire 5 retired Abukuma-class destroyers 0

  Philippines finalizes deal with Japan to acquire 5 retired Abukuma-class destroyers

  Asia-Pacific, News July 10, 2026 , by IRIA

  The Philippines has confirmed an agreement with Japan to acquire five retired Abukuma-class destroyer
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  Comments Off on US and its allies conclude Valiant Shield 2026 exercise with multi-domain military operations across Indo-Pacific 0

  US and its allies conclude Valiant Shield 2026 exercise with multi-domain military operations across Indo-Pacific

  News, US July 2, 2026 , by IRIA

  The United States and its allies concluded Valiant Shield 2026 on July 1 after 10 days of intensive multinational
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  Comments Off on Putin hosts leaders of Southeast Asian countries for two-day Russia-ASEAN Summit in Kazan 0

  Putin hosts leaders of Southeast Asian countries for two-day Russia-ASEAN Summit in Kazan

  Asia-Pacific, Europe, News June 18, 2026 , by IRIA

  Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed leaders and senior officials from Southeast Asia to the city
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  Comments Off on ASEAN leaders meet at annual summit in Philippines amid energy, economic fallout from Iran war 0

  ASEAN leaders meet at annual summit in Philippines amid energy, economic fallout from Iran war

  Asia-Pacific, News May 9, 2026 , by IRIA

  Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) gathered in Cebu City, Philippines, on
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  Comments Off on ASEAN’s foreign and economic ministers meet in Philippines to discuss global energy and security crises 0

  ASEAN’s foreign and economic ministers meet in Philippines to discuss global energy and security crises

  Asia-Pacific, News May 8, 2026 , by IRIA

  Senior diplomats and economic officials from the ASEAN met in Cebu, Philippines, on May 7, 2026, to discuss
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  Comments Off on US, Philippines launch largest-ever Balikatan drills as China warns against ‘division and confrontation’ 0

  US, Philippines launch largest-ever Balikatan drills as China warns against ‘division and confrontation’

  Asia-Pacific, News, US April 21, 2026 , by IRIA

  The United States and the Philippines began their largest-ever joint military exercises on April 20,
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  Comments Off on Canada and Philippines sign defense agreement to strengthen security cooperation in South China Sea 0

  Canada and Philippines sign defense agreement to strengthen security cooperation in South China Sea

  Americas, Asia-Pacific, News November 3, 2025 , by IRIA

  Canada and the Philippines signed a landmark defense agreement on November 2, 2025, aimed at boosting
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  Comments Off on Philippines and Australia plan to sign new defense pact, enhance military cooperation 0

  Philippines and Australia plan to sign new defense pact, enhance military cooperation

  Asia-Pacific, News August 23, 2025 , by IRIA

  Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro and Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles met in Manila
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  Comments Off on Australia and Philippines launch largest joint military drills in South China Sea 0

  Australia and Philippines launch largest joint military drills in South China Sea

  Asia-Pacific, News August 18, 2025 , by IRIA

  Australia and the Philippines launched their largest joint military exercises, involving more than 3,600
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  Comments Off on Trump announces 19% tariff on imports from Philippines after meeting President Marcos at White House 0

  Trump announces 19% tariff on imports from Philippines after meeting President Marcos at White House

  Asia-Pacific, News, US July 23, 2025 , by IRIA

  U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 19% tariff on goods imported from the Philippines. The announcement

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