The Philippines, along with the Armed Forces, is participating in Pacific Partnership 2026, focusing on its Indo-Pacific strategy and cooperating with international partners.

The entities involved

• Philippines →

  archipelagic country in Southeast Asia

  • The International Criminal Court (ICC) is prosecuting former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for crimes against humanity. His son, Paolo Duterte, is involved, with the case centered in The Hague, Netherlands.15:08
  • The ongoing war in the Middle East has led to increased supply risks, prompting a secretary to promote government-controlled reserves.14:49
• Indo-Pacific →

  region of Earth's seas

  • Marco Rubio participated in a ministerial gathering focused on geopolitical tensions and regional energy security in the Indo-Pacific.12:02
  • South Korea is strategically pivoting its focus towards the Indo-Pacific, recognizing its reliance on Middle East energy flows via the Hormuz Strait.09:20
• Armed Forces of the Philippines →

  combined military forces of the Philippines

  • Joint deployment of AFP and PNP secures security for delegates attending ADMM 2026 in Cebu City.Thu 11:34
  • India expressed solidarity with the Philippines and reiterated its commitment to regional security following a pilot crash.Thu 07:11

Related events

• India and Japan formalized their strategic partnership, aiming to contribute to a free, open, secure, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.Jun 7
• The ADMM-Plus meeting was held in Cebu, focusing on strengthening bilateral defense cooperation and commitment to a free and peaceful Indo-Pacific region.Thu 07:26
• US Army develops a conflict strategy and deploys strike capabilities from northern Luzon to counter China's military threat in the Indo-Pacific.Oct 18
• Shared concerns strengthened cooperation among nations in the Indo-Pacific region.Oct 18
• Strategic rivalry between major powers shapes the geopolitical landscape of the Indo-Pacific region.Jun 7