On August 11, 2025, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Beijing misunderstood his comments made during a recent India visit. He had noted that, due to geographic proximity and many Filipinos living in Taiwan, the Philippines would be drawn into any conflict between China and

China has strongly criticized the Philippines after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said his country could be drawn into a conflict between the U.S. and China over Taiwan due to its closeness and a large Filipino community there. Beijing accused Manila of “playing with fire” and urged the Philippines to respect the one-China principle and avoid […]

Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr arrived in New Delhi on August 4, 2025, for a five-day state visit. The trip marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and the Philippines. He was formally welcomed at Rashtrapati Bhavan and later held talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Strategic Partnership Officially Launched On August […]

US President Donald Trump has announced a new trade deal with the Philippines, confirming that imports from the Southeast Asian nation will now be subjected to a 19% tariff. The agreement comes after a high-level meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the White House, where both leaders declared the deal a milestone in […]

India is poised to finalize a significant defense agreement with the Philippines, involving the sale of Akash surface-to-air missile systems valued at over $200 million. This prospective deal underscores the deepening defense collaboration between the two nations, particularly amid escalating regional security concerns. Strengthening Defense Ties The anticipated agreement