Topic: Philippines
Japan and Philippines Deepen Defence Ties
Japan and the Philippines have expanded defence cooperation through joint exercises and wider military engagement. Both countries are maritime states in the Indo-Pacific region and maintain security partnerships...
Balikatan 2026 Drills Continues in Philippines
Balikatan 2026 is a joint military exercise between the Philippines and the United States that began on 20 April 2026 and is scheduled to end on 8 May...
India and Japan Strengthen Defence Cooperation
India and Japan are enhancing their defence collaboration, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently concluded a visit to Laos. This visit included meetings with Japanese and Philippine counterparts...
Second Thomas Shoal
Second Thomas Shoal, located in the north-eastern part of the Spratly Islands, has emerged as a contentious area in the South China Sea. The recent incident near Second...
Philippines: Tropical Storm Ma-On
Recently, a tropical storm hit the northern Philippines, injuring at least three people and displacing thousands. Authorities then closed schools and government offices in several provinces, including the...
UNCTAD Digital Economy Report 2021
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) published its “UNCTAD Digital Economy Report 2021, recently. Key Findings of report In its report, UNCTAD noted the Philippines as...
Philippines approves genetically modified ‘Golden Rice’
“Golden Rice” which is genetically modified has been given approval for commercial production by Philippines. Health experts believe that this decision will save lives and combat childhood blindness...
Philippines: Taal Volcano could erupt anytime
According to government scientists of Philippines, second-most active volcano of Philippines, Taal Volcano, can erupt anytime soon amid “anomalously high” volcanic gas emissions in Philippines. Key Points About...
African Swine Fever in the North East
The African Swine Fever has stuck Meghalaya. Earlier, it had struck Mizoram. Current Scenario The African Swine Fever has killed 1,700 pigs in Mizoram in a month. It...
World’s Strongest Super Typhoon Goni in Philippines
On November 1, 2020, the world strongest Typhoon Goni hit the eastern part of Philippines. This typhoon is considered as the strongest typhoon in the world. It is...
