India-Philippines
First BrahMos Export Order
India and Philippines are expected to sign a $374.9 million deal in last week of January 2022, for ‘BrahMos shore-based supersonic cruise missile systems’ supply. Key Facts This deal will be signed as part of Philippines’ plan to strengthen its ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
India-Philippines conducts naval exercise in South China Sea
India and the Philippines conducted a naval exercise in the South China Sea on August 23, 2021. Key facts This exercise was conducted five days after conducting a similar drill with Vietnam in the region. Indian and Vietnamese navies had ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
4th India-Philippines Joint Commission on Bilateral Cooperation
The 4th India- Philippines Joint Commission on Bilateral Cooperation was held virtually on November 6. The meeting was co- chaired by India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Teodoro Locsin Jr, Secretary, Department of Foreign Affairs of Republic of Philippines. ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Philippines resumes Oil and Gas Exploration in South China Sea
The Government of Philippines is to resume oil exploration in South China Sea. The President of Philippines recently lifted the six-year ban on oil exploration in Palawan Island. Highlights The region where Philippines Government is to resume oil exploration is ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Philippines army to buy India’s Brahmos missile
Brahmos missile is considered as one of the fastest supersonic missiles. Philippines army is acquiring Indian-manufactured weapon in order to strengthen its coastal defences. In 2018, Indian PM Modi signed 4 bilateral agreements during his visit to Philippines, and acquiring ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
India-ASEAN Business Summit
On 19 October, 2019, the 4th India-ASEAN Business summit and the India-Philippines Business Conclave was organized. President Ram Nath Kovind who is on a 7-day official visit to Philippine and Japan addressed the summit. Highlights of the address ASEAN-India trade ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
India and Philippines sign agreements
President Ram Nath Kovind is on his official tour to Philippines and Japan. In the first leg of his visit he reached Manila, Philippines on October 17, 2019. He met his Philippines counter part and signed four agreements on science ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
President Kovind on a seven day visit to Philippines, Japan
President Ram Nath Kovind will begin his seven-day visit to Philippines and Japan on 17th October, 2019. The President’s first visit will be Philippines. He will hold delegation level restricted talks with his Filipino counter part Rodrigo Roa Duterte. He ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
Cabinet approves agreement on co-operation in customs matters between India and Philippines
The Union Cabinet approved signing and ratifying of Agreement between India and Philippines on co-operation and mutual assistance in customs matters. The agreement will help in availability of relevant information for prevention and investigation of Customs offences. The Agreement is ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2017
India, Philippines ink four agreements in various fields
India and Philippines have signed four agreements in areas of defence, agriculture, small and medium enterprises and tie-up between think-tanks. The defence agreement is to have private and public enterprises to cooperate in the defence sector, including on the off-shore ..