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Germany seeking closer defense ties with Philippines
President Marcos orders investigation on shooting incident at the Senate
Balikatan 2026: Manila’s Tightrope Between Deterrence and Diplomacy
Strengths and Vulnerabilities in Today’s Regional Hotspots
Take-aways from Balikatan 2026
Securing China’s ‘front door’: Peacemaking mission in mainland Southeast Asia
Lower House impeaches Vice President Duterte
API Podcast Ep9: Exercise Balikatan 2026
Philippines get second Offshore Patrol Vessel from South Korea
Teodoro pushes for technology-driven exercises
ASEAN: Finding relevance in a burning world
PH calls for clarity, decisiveness, unity for ASEAN to surmount challenges
ASEAN, EU Leaders push stronger sustainability cooperation amid energy crisis
Cebu a fitting place to hold ASEAN Summit — PBBM
PBBM calls for more PPPs in BIMP-EAGA as sub-region adopts Vision 2035
RECAP: Exercise Balikatan 2026
Why countries in Southeast Asia should not fear Japan?
Japanese missiles sink an old minesweeper in the Philippines during a drill
Philippine Statement on the transfer of Daw Ang Suu Kyi to house arrest
Security adviser opposes peace talks with Maoist rebels
Frustrations over US unpredictability lure Thailand closer to “big brother” China
The US destroys a target in Luzon with a missile fired in the Visayas during an exercise
Japan may transfer lethal weapons to the Philippines
Allied naval forces detect and track ‘hostile’ submarines during drills in the West Philippine Sea
Coast Guard scrambles aircraft and vessels as Chinese research ships stray into Philippine waters
Teodoro rejects resuming peace talks with Maoist rebels
Philippines, Japan ground forces hold live-fire drills in Tarlac
Learning to fight future wars in Balikatan drills
Indonesia may acquire an aircraft carrier from Italy
Civilians plant the Philippine flag in a disputed feature in the South China Sea
Chinese vessels observe Philippine maritime drills with allies
House panel finds probable cause on two complaints to impeach Vice President
Philippines, allies practice how to repulse amphibious assault landing
Philippines tests anti-drone defense in Zambales
Australia signs frigate agreement with Japan
The Strategic Intelligence Assessment on Ukraine Putin Underestimated (Part II)
Viable alternative to Middle East oil
The Strategic Intelligence Assessment on Ukraine Putin Underestimated (Part I)
Reconfiguring Philippine defense forces
Duterte to face trial for crimes against humanity
Billions of pesos flowed into Vice President Duterte’s bank accounts
ICC Appeals Chamber rejects Duterte’s appeal
US, Indonesia sign defense agreement
Government troops kill 19 Maoist-led rebels in Negros
Tokyo relaxes restrictions on weapons transfers
Friends to all, enemies to no one
Security forces kill at least 10 Islamist militants in Lanao
China blocks Bajo de Masinloc with floating barriers
China protests New Zealand maritime patrols, New Zealand denies disrupting commercial aviation
The US to help set up industrial hub in the Philippines
Japanese defense minister to observe ‘Balikatan’
National Security Adviser quits due to health reasons
US Army Pacific trains Philippine Army to operate unmanned aircraft system
Philippines says China poisoning with cyanide the waters around BRP Sierra Madre
"I delivered cash for the Vice President"
Philippines holds naval drills with US, Australia
US plans to set up fuel storage facilities in Mindanao
Chinese warship fires flares as Philippine Coast Guard plane patrols in disputed sea
Vice President runs to the Supreme Court to stop impeachment
Philippines cautiously welcomes two-week truce in the Middle East
API Podcast EP8: Iran, Balikatan, and Philippines' SOVFA with France
The Island Dilemma: Quick American Victory or Protracted War?
Security think tank opposes oil joint venture with China
The Philippines and United States hold ground and air exercises in northern Luzon
US Marines continue engagement in the Philippines
The Philippines holds Army drills with allies
Iran will allow the safe passage of the Philippine-bound oil tankers
Navy rejects maritime cooperation with China
Russian oil could save the Philippines’ supply woes
Why does the US need boots on the ground?
Iran is Turning Out to be Another Vietnam but Worse
How long will Iran hold the world hostage in the Strait of Hormuz?
Philippines, France sign status of forces agreement
Philippine Navy transport vessel nearly collides with Chinese warship
Why the Air Force needs to train combat-ready pilots with a dedicated jet trainers
Philippines, three allies hold “biggest” military drills next month
Vice President Sara Duterte skips House impeachment hearing
Marcos places the country under an energy emergency
PH-Japan deeper cooperation no longer by choice ‘but requirement’ in current climate, say experts
Chinese corvette threatens Philippine guided-missile frigate in West Philippine Sea
The Philippines needs counter-drone aircraft
Teodoro expresses concern about espionage case in defense department
Philippines learns from the Middle East conflict
Global oil shock impacts on military activities Manila
Philippines rejects China’s sovereignty claim on West Philippine Sea
The Middle East experience: How reliable is the US defensive shield from missiles?
ASEAN calls for cessation of hostilities in the Middle East
How prepared are the law enforcement agencies in handling espionage cases in the defense sector?
Think of the civilians, end the Middle East conflict
Old espionage techniques still work, the hunt for traitors continue
Burrowing inside: The China threat is real
Philippines arrest defense department staff for espionage
South Korea, Philippines deepen security, economic relations
Removing Ali Khamenei is done, but there is still a lot of work to do for the US and Israel
API Podcast Ep7: PH-US Bilateral Strategic Dialogue
The Philippines holds joint drills with US, Japan
Singapore raises defense spending in 2026
National Security and the Vulnerabilities of Democratic Elections
Chapter 1: History’s front row
What’s the reason behind US expansion of military engagements in the Philippines?
API Podcast Ep6: Biggest security issues in 2026
API Podcast Ep5 - 2025 in review
COL Dencio S. Acop (Ret), PhD, CPP
The RP-US Bilateral Strategic Dialogue and Its Impending Impact
Vice President declares intention to run for president in 2028
Philippines, Italy sign defense cooperation deal
Japan Ground Self-Defense Forces join ‘Salaknib” drills in April
Japan donates five coastal radars to boost maritime domain awareness
ICC starts deliberations on Duterte’s case
Episode 6: Biggest security issues in 2026
India’s 2026 diplomatic blitz: EU leaders, Gulf, Quad Summit signal global realignment
America in the image of China, Russia
Assessing Emerging Global Threats in 2026
Philippines, Japan sign security aid package worth close to 1 billion pesos