Philippines
Philippines seeking to expand military drone capabilities in modernization push, defense chief says
US defense ally the Philippines also plans to acquire additional guided-missile corvettes and other major defense assets to beef up its external defense capabilities.
School shooter livestreams murder-suicide in Phillipines classroom attack
ASEAN's top diplomats meet, to issue statement amid 'grave concern' over US-Iran conflict
Sara Duterte impeachment trial begins, setting stage for 2028 Philippines election
Philippine ambassador targets surge in Israeli tourism through direct air link
The Philippine Ambassador placed increasing Israeli tourism to the Philippines at the top of her agenda, aiming to boost Israel’s approximately 25,000 tourists to the country to 35,000 annually.
Justice Dept. sentences al-Shabaab terrorist for planning 9/11-inspired plane hijacking, crash plot
A Kenyan al-Shabaab operative was sentenced to two life terms after plotting a 9/11-style aircraft attack on US soil, including training as a pilot to hijack a commercial plane.
Israeli toddler in critical condition after suffering jellyfish sting in Philippines - Ynet
The Israeli family was located near an island in Palawan Province when the three-year-old child was stung.
How the Philippines turned tech and truth into weapons – and why Israel should care - opinion
The genius of the Philippine strategy lies in converting military asymmetry into cognitive superiority. They cannot out-gun the Chinese Navy, but they can out-truth them.
Typhoon Kalmaegi death toll hits 114 in Philippines, rebuilds strength as it heads to Vietnam
Typhoon Kalmaegi claims 114 lives in the Philippines, with 127 missing. The storm gains strength as it heads toward Vietnam, triggering mass evacuations.
Powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake in Philippines causes damage, power outages
A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck near Eastern Visayas in the Philippines, the USGS said. Authorities reported no tsunami threat after the shallow quake.
Israel's defense industry loses major Asian customer
Move follows political pressure on the government to halt deals with Israel because of the war in the Gaza Strip
Israel’s Sequent Tech turns smartphones into ballot boxes through encrypted online voting solution
The system uses biometric authentication, encryption, and zero-knowledge proofs to guarantee the integrity of votes, allowing voters to independently validate their ballots.
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Sean Go: A Contemporary Voice from the Philippines
