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The Philippines Wants to Acquire Submarines. What Should They Be Used For?
April 11, 2022

The Philippines Wants to Acquire Submarines. What Should They Be Used For?

By Joshua Bernard Espeña
Manila's acquisition of a submarine fleet should be guided by nothing less than the need to deter or win future wars.

Why the Philippines Needs to Revise Its National Defense Act
September 24, 2020

Why the Philippines Needs to Revise Its National Defense Act

By Jay Tristan Tarriela
An 80-plus year old law has allowed the Philippine Army near-unquestioned dominance over the military. That has to change.
Philippine Navy’s Coronavirus Challenge in the Headlines With Postponed International Engagements
April 07, 2020

Philippine Navy’s Coronavirus Challenge in the Headlines With Postponed International Engagements

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The decision illustrates COVID-19’s impact on the service and its external engagement.  

The Philippine Navy Needs More Than New Ships
March 06, 2020

The Philippine Navy Needs More Than New Ships

By Jay Tristan Tarriela
Until its institutional problems are solved, the PN will not be able to achieve its ambitious goals.

Philippines-Vietnam Navy Talks Spotlight Maritime Security Collaboration
December 02, 2019

Philippines-Vietnam Navy Talks Spotlight Maritime Security Collaboration

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The staff-to-staff talks come ahead of 2020 which will put the focus on maritime issues within both countries’ foreign policies.

New Missile-Armed Attack Craft Puts Philippine Military Modernization Into Focus
October 09, 2019

New Missile-Armed Attack Craft Puts Philippine Military Modernization Into Focus

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The Philippine Navy looks to be moving forward with more integration of a new missile system into its capabilities.

Vessel Transfer Puts South Korea-Philippines Defense Relations Into Focus
August 05, 2019

Vessel Transfer Puts South Korea-Philippines Defense Relations Into Focus

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The ship’s pending arrival put the focus on the ongoing activity in Manila and Seoul's defense relationship.
Chinese Vessel Rams, Sinks Philippine Fishing Boat in Reed Bank
June 14, 2019

Chinese Vessel Rams, Sinks Philippine Fishing Boat in Reed Bank

By Steven Stashwick
Philippine crew rescued by Vietnamese fishermen in disputed South China Sea waters.

South Korea-Philippines Defense Ties in the Headlines with Expected Vessel Arrival
May 28, 2019

South Korea-Philippines Defense Ties in the Headlines with Expected Vessel Arrival

By Prashanth Parameswaran
The focus on the ship’s pending arrival put the focus on the ongoing activity in the security aspect of relations between the two countries.

US, India, Japan, Philippine Navies Demonstrate Joint Presence in South China Sea
May 11, 2019

US, India, Japan, Philippine Navies Demonstrate Joint Presence in South China Sea

By Ankit Panda
The four-way sail-through is the first engagement of its kind, highlighting coordination among like-minded Indo-Pacific navies.

South China Sea: Philippine Navy Flagship Runs Aground at Half-Moon Shoal
September 01, 2018

South China Sea: Philippine Navy Flagship Runs Aground at Half-Moon Shoal

By Ankit Panda
BRP Gregorio del Pilar is being recovered after suffering damage.
More Japan Maritime Patrol Aircraft for the Philippines?
June 19, 2018

More Japan Maritime Patrol Aircraft for the Philippines?

By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at potential developments between the two sides in this area.

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