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VP Sara Duterte now in Australia for ‘personal trip’—OVP

June 20, 2025, 1:47 PM

Vice President Sara Duterte is currently on a “personal trip” to Australia. On Friday, the Office of the Vice President (OVP) released a statement announcing...

Almost 3,000 Australians seek to flee Israel-Iran conflict

June 19, 2025, 1:47 PM

Sydney, Australia—Australia has started evacuating almost 3,000 citizens caught up in the rapidly spiralling conflict between Israel and Iran, Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Thursday. But...

Australia ‘confident’ in US nuke-powered submarine deal despite review

June 12, 2025, 8:50 PM

SYDNEY—Australia said Thursday it is “very confident” in the future of a US agreement to equip its navy with a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines,...

Allies band together to help PH repel cyber attacks

June 2, 2025, 12:30 AM

Defense ministers of four allied nations attending the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore yesterday agreed to strengthen the Philippines’ ability to fend off sophisticated cyber...

Philippines boosts defense ties with Singapore, Australia at Shangri-La Dialogue

May 31, 2025, 1:28 PM

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Friday met with his counterparts from Singapore and Australia on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue to reaffirm...

Chinese ambassador condemns Australian plan

May 26, 2025, 8:35 PM

SYDNEY – China’s ambassador in Australia has condemned a push to block a Chinese company running a strategically important Australian shipping port, calling it...

Flood victims confront damage

May 23, 2025, 9:10 PM

TAREE, Australia – Flood victims confronted damage from a record deluge in eastern Australia on Friday, returning to find their homes caked in silt,...

Stronger PH, Aussie cyberdefense

May 22, 2025, 11:15 PM

The Philippine and Australian defense forces met in Manila on Wednesday to advance their cybersecurity and cyber defense cooperation, the Department of National Defense...

Massive floods strand over 50,000 in eastern Australia, 2 bodies found

May 22, 2025, 9:15 PM

SYDNEY – Rising floodwaters stranded more than 50,000 people in eastern Australia on Thursday, as torrential rain pummeled water-logged towns for a second day...

Flood victims stranded on roofs overnight

May 21, 2025, 8:50 PM

SYDNEY – Fast-moving floodwaters rose Wednesday in eastern Australia, inundating homes and leaving residents stranded on their roofs overnight, as authorities warned more rain...

System glitch delays rocket launch

May 15, 2025, 8:35 PM

SYDNEY – An Australian aerospace firm said Thursday it has delayed a historic first attempt to launch a locally developed rocket into orbit, citing...

PFL continues global expansion with Australia launch

May 13, 2025, 9:25 PM

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA—The Professional Fighters League continues its global expansion with the launch of PFL Pacific, the league’s fourth international division, spanning Australia and New...

‘Balikatan’ troops in Palawan

May 8, 2025, 11:30 PM

Philippine, United States, and Australian troops conducted a Maritime Key Terrain Security Operation (MKTSO) near Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, as part of Exercise Balikatan...

Three-way marine combat exercise

May 8, 2025, 10:40 PM

Marine troopers from the Philippines, the United States, and Australia showcased perfect interoperability during a maritime key terrain security operation drill in Puerto Princesa,...

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