Philippines

Philippines Accuses China of Marine Poisoning in Disputed Waters

The National Security Council (hereinafter: NSC) of the Philippines accused Chinese fishermen on 13 April 2026 of using cyanide to poison coral reefs in the disputed Spratly Islands. According to NSC officials, the chemical was deployed around Second Thomas Shoal, an area that has been the site of multiple maritime confrontations between the two nations. State authorities...

Typhoon Kalmaegi Causes 52 Deaths in Philippines

Typhoon Kalmaegi, the 11th storm to enter the Philippines this year, has resulted in 52 deaths as of 5 November 2025. The storm, known locally as Tino, brought intense rainfall that caused widespread flooding and landslides across the central regions of the nation. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (hereinafter: NDRRMC),...

Canada and Philippines Sign Defence Pact Amid South China Sea Tensions

The Republic of the Philippines and Canada formally signed a Visiting Forces Agreement (hereinafter: VFA) on 2 November 2025. This bilateral defence pact is designed to deepen military cooperation between the two nations by establishing the legal framework necessary for their forces to operate within each other’s territories. The agreement’s signing occurs amid persistent security...