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In response to growing concerns about gun violence in schools, Philippine authorities organized a national drill on Thursday aimed at testing the response of educational institutions to an attack. In Bulacan, students and teachers simulated a lockdown situation, while emergency services and police were......
A shooting at a school in Zamboanga, in southern Philippines, has reignited the debate over gun safety and minors' exposure to violent content on social media. The alleged shooter, an eighth-grade student described as academically successful, livestreamed the attack before taking his own life, according......
The redeployment of some American military assets to the Middle East is not expected to alter the defense cooperation between the Philippines and the United States, according to a Philippine military official quoted by Reuters on Tuesday. Manila assures that it does not anticipate a decrease in military......
Beijing has issued a stern warning to Manila, cautioning Philippine authorities against depending on foreign backing from Washington amid ongoing territorial tensions in the South China Sea. During a regular press briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian addressed emerging reports indicating......
Tensions between China and the Philippines have intensified following a new maritime confrontation in the South China Sea, bringing the long-running territorial dispute back into focus as Southeast Asian foreign ministers meet in Manila. The latest incident reportedly occurred near Second Thomas Shoal,......
Philippine Airlines has reinforced its long-term fleet expansion strategy by confirming an order for 15 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners, while securing purchase rights for five additional aircraft, a move that could significantly strengthen its long-haul operations over the next decade. The agreement was......
In an effort to safeguard their trade-dependent economies from escalating US tariffs, Southeast Asian leaders have launched their first-ever joint summit with China and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The meeting is being held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, during the second day of the annual ASEAN summit. Malaysia,......
Oil prices rose sharply following reports that Israel might be preparing to target Iranian nuclear facilities, sparking renewed geopolitical concerns. Crude benchmarks climbed over 1% after CNN cited US intelligence indicating Israel's intentions, heightening fears of broader conflict in the already......
China’s Foreign Ministry has strongly criticized Australia after its participation in a joint military exercise with the United States and the Philippines in the South China Sea. The Chinese government accused the three countries of attempting to "create trouble." The Royal Australian......
Javier Colomina, NATO's Deputy Assistant Secretary General and Special Representative for the Southern Neighborhood, recently emphasized Morocco’s significant military capabilities and expertise, describing them as assets from which NATO can greatly benefit. In a video interview with the Spanish......
