The Canadian ambassador says his country and the Philippines are in the final stages of negotiating a key defense pact that ...

Manila is seeking to take a major step forward in the modernization of its armed forces, but current economic ... with China – and the need for the Philippines’ to build up its military ...

The Philippine Navy on Friday said that the "Re-Horizon 3" or the third phase of the Armed Forces of the Philippines' (AFP) Modernization Program is on course for its naval warfare branch.

The Self-Reliant Defense Posture Revitalization Act aims to support the country's military modernization drive ... boats come within five meters of the Philippine outpost at Second Thomas Shoal.

MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary ... organization’s priorities for 2025, including the modernization of the armed forces, enhancement of defense capabilities and establishment of ...

Defense leaders in Manila are beefing up the country's defenses as China asserts itself over disputed claims in the South ...