Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. sees the possibility of New Zealand military forces being part of activities and exercises being held by the Philippines with its key allies. Teodoro made the remark ...

Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro and New Zealand Defense Minister Judith Collins signed the agreement, underscoring both countries’ shared commitment to regional peace and security. The Sovfa is a ...

National Security Adviser Eduardo Año on Friday hailed the Philippines’ signing of the Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) with New Zealand on April 30, calling it an “important milestone” in ...

NATIONAL Security Adviser (NSA) Eduardo Año on Friday said the signing of the Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) between the Philippines and New Zealand early this week showcases the ...

The National Security Council (NSC) on Friday said the Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) between the Philippines and New Zealand is a step to boost capacity against encroachments.

National Security Adviser (NSA) Eduardo Año on Friday said that the signing of the Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) between the Philippines and New Zealand early this week showcases ...

Beijing claims almost the entire South China Sea, a vital trade artery, despite overlapping maritime claims by Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines and Vietnam, angering its neighbours. The signing of ...

Beijing claims almost the entire South China Sea, a vital trade artery, despite overlapping maritime claims by Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines and Vietnam, angering its neighbours. The signing of ...

The Philippines and New Zealand have signed the Status of Forces Agreement or SOVFA, a key defense pact that will allow the latter's forces to hold joint military drills and bolster defense ...

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippines signed a military pact with New Zealand Wednesday, allowing their forces to hold joint exercises as Manila continues to build security alliances as it ...

The signing of the SOVFA follows New Zealand’s unveiling of a plan to boost defence spending by NZ$9 billion ($5 billion) over the next four years, and an aim to nearly double spending to 2% of GDP in ...