The Philippine-German joint venture Lufthansa Technik will invest 400 million US dollar to develop a major aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility at the Philippines’ Clark International Airport.
Category: Philippines
Philippines’ Senate elects Gatchalian after Duterte bloc weakens
The Philippine Senate has witnessed a leadership showdown following a coalitional shift that ended the 28-day tenure of the former President RodrigoDuterte’s close ally, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano. He was replaced by Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian on June 17, which was followed by leadership reorganisation within the committee chairmanships.
Timor-Leste extends Independence Day greetings to the Philippines
On June 13, Timor-Leste extended its congratulations to the Philippines on the occasion of its Independence Day, reaffirming the longstanding friendship between the two Southeast Asian nations and expressing solidarity with communities recovering from a recent earthquake.
Beijing sanctions Philippine defense chief over ‘irresponsible’ comments
On June 11, China formally announced sanctions on Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and his family, prohibiting them from entering mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, and banning them from conducting business with firms originating from these areas. The decision to sanction him was in response to what Beijing called Teodoro’s “irresponsible remarks on China” in relation to China’s claim in the South China Sea.
Philippines-Canada enhance defence ties to shield supply chains and bolster minerals trade
The Philippines and Canada have agreed to enhance their defence partnership as the groundwork for deeper cross-border commerce, paved by the ratification of a Mutual Logistics Support Arrangement (MLSA) on June 11 in Ottawa.
At least 32 dead following powerful earthquake in southern Philippines
On June 8, a powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines, with its epicentre located off the coast of Mindanao island. The earthquake caused massive casualties and widespread destruction, collapsing buildings, triggering landslides and leaving 32 victims dead.
Luzon Economic Corridor tops Philippine-US bilateral talks
On June 5, the Philippines’ Secretary of Foreign Affairs Theresa Lazaro met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington D.C. on the sidelines of the commemoration of the 80th year of Philippine-US diplomatic relations.
Arrest of key Philippine senator shakes pro‑Duterte Senate bloc
The Philippine Senate has experienced an internal hurdle, as one of the majority bloc’s key members has been removed, raising serious questions about whether the camp supportive of former President Rodrigo Duterte will continue to dominate.
The Philippines asserts ASEAN autonomy at Shangri‑La Dialogue
Philippine Secretary of National Defence, Gilbert Teodoro Jr., leveraged the 23rd IISS Shangri-La Dialogue to firmly position Manila to guard the “autonomy of ASEAN member states”. The Philippine delegation emphasised its role to protect rules-based order and solidify international alliances.
Marcos, Takaichi elevate Japan–Philippines ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae formally elevated their countries’ bilateral relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) during a state visit on May 28, marking a step forward in bilateral ties amid geopolitical and economic challenges.