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September 15, 2026 11:46 AM

Philippines Foreign Secy hails “very successful” BRICS summit under India’s chairship, highlights South-South cooperation

Philippines has commended India for organising a “very successful” BRICS Summit and highlighted the importance of South-South cooperation as a key aspect of the grouping. In an interview with ANI on Tuesday from Manila, the Philippines’ Foreign Secretary Ma Theresa P Lazaro, praised the diversity of BRICS membership and India’s efforts in steering the grouping amid differing geopolitical perspectives. “I think the issue of South-South cooperation is very important, and I think this i...

September 13, 2026 5:55 PM

PM Modi meets Philippines President on sidelines of 18th BRICS Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in New Delhi on Sunday on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit, with the two leaders discussing ways to further strengthen bilateral ties across key areas of cooperation. PM Modi welcomed the Philippines’ participation in the BRICS Summit in its capacity as the current chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). During the meeting, the two leaders expressed satisfaction with the progress achieve...

July 23, 2026 12:01 PM

EAM Jaishankar calls for zero tolerance against terrorism at 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum Ministerial Meeting in Manila

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on Thursday called for zero tolerance against terrorism, stronger maritime security and deeper regional cooperation on disaster resilience, cyber security and emerging technologies while addressing the 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Ministerial Meeting in Manila. EAM Jaishankar said the ASEAN Regional Forum remains an important platform for discussions on political and security issues in the Indo-Pacific, particularly at a time of growing geopolitica...

July 21, 2026 9:32 PM

EAM Jaishankar to visit Philippines for ASEAN, Quad Foreign Ministers’ meetings

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will visit Manila, Philippines, on July 22 and 23 to participate in a series of high-level meetings under the ASEAN framework, underscoring India's continued engagement with Southeast Asia under its Act East Policy. During the two-day visit, EAM Jaishankar will attend Foreign Ministers' meetings of the ASEAN-India, East Asia Summit (EAS) and ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), where regional cooperation, connectivity, security and strategic issues are expected to...

June 8, 2026 9:18 PM

Saddened by loss of lives, destruction caused by earthquake in Philippines: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday conveyed his condolences to Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr over the loss of lives following the earthquake in Mindanao. “Saddened by the loss of lives and destruction caused by today’s earthquake in Mindanao, Philippines. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for the speedy recovery of those injured. India stands in solidarity with the people and the Government of the Philippines,” PM Modi wrote on X. At least 32 p...

June 5, 2026 9:55 PM

India, Philippines explore new avenues as bilateral trade reaches $3.9 billion in FY26

Bilateral trade between India and the Philippines reached $3.9 billion in 2025–26, demonstrating a strong upward trajectory, the government said on Friday. The 14th meeting of the India-Philippines Joint Working Group on Trade and Investment (JWGTI) was convened in Manila, which was co-chaired by Amit Verma, Joint Secretary, Department of Commerce, and Allan B. Gepty, Undersecretary, Department of Trade and Industry, International Trade Group. According to the Commerce Ministry, discussions ...

November 17, 2025 9:34 AM

Thousands of anti-graft protesters take to streets of Philippines capital for second day

Tens of thousands of protesters returned to the streets of Manila for a second straight day on Monday, pressing their demands for accountability over alleged corruption in flood-mitigation projects. The protest, which started on Sunday and drew over 600,000 people, will run until Tuesday. It is organised by Iglesia Ni Cristo, a 2-million-strong church known for bloc voting, which mobilised members nationwide. Many in Sunday's crowd expressed frustration at what they described as ineffective in...

November 9, 2025 5:27 PM

At least two dead as Super Typhoon Fung-wong nears landfall in the Philippines

At least two people died in the Philippines as Super Typhoon Fung-wong lashed central and eastern parts of the country, with heavy rains and strong winds cutting power in large areas of the Bicol region ahead of its expected landfall in northern Luzon. More than a million people have evacuated vulnerable areas ahead Super Typhoon Fung-wong's projected landfall in Aurora province as early as Sunday night, with officials urging residents to heed evacuation orders. Sustained winds of 185 kph (115...

November 10, 2025 11:09 AM

As Typhoon Kalmaegi wreaks havoc in Southeast Asia, scientists say rising temperatures are to blame

As the year's deadliest typhoon sweeps into Vietnam after wreaking havoc in the Philippines earlier this week, scientists warn such extreme events can only become more frequent as global temperatures rise. Typhoon Kalmaegi killed at least 188 people across the Philippines and caused untold damage to infrastructure and farmland across the archipelago. The storm then destroyed homes and uprooted trees after landing in central Vietnam late on Thursday, killing at least five people. Kalmaegi's pat...

November 7, 2025 11:21 AM

Typhoon Kalmaegi brings rain and destruction to Vietnam as death toll nears 200 in Philippines

At least five people died in Vietnam after Typhoon Kalmaegi pummelled coastal regions with destructive winds and heavy rain, officials said on Friday, following the storm's deadly passage through the Philippines where it killed at least 188 people. The storm made landfall in central Vietnam late on Thursday, uprooting trees, damaging homes, and triggering power outages, before weakening as it moved inland. Authorities warned of continuing heavy rainfall of up to 200 millimetres (8 inches) in c...