- Philippines upgrades defense ties via strategic partnership amid regional security concerns.
- Philippines accelerates defense cooperation and arms sales.
Defense Secretary outlines military expansion strategy emphasizing domestic industry investment for modernization.
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Updated Aug 26
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Defense Secretary outlines military expansion strategy emphasizing domestic industry investment for modernization.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The Armed Forces of the Philippines warned of security implications stemming from the use of substandard steel.Sub-event
Defense Secretary mandates domestic industry investment to support military expansion and modernization.1 source
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Philippines
archipelagic country in Southeast Asia
- The US imposes new tariffs on imports originating from the Philippines.
- The Department of Health and Social Care is implementing the Universal Health Care program in the Philippines. Edwin Mercado was appointed Health Secretary of DOH, while Beverly Lorraine Ho holds leadership roles at PhilHealth and Ayala Healthcare.
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Armed Forces of the Philippines
combined military forces of the Philippines
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- Japan is deepening security cooperation with the Philippines as it shifts away from pacifism, involving US military bases in Okinawa.
- Philippines defends its ube stock against Chinese and Vietnamese competitors while a US-funded development project is implemented.