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The Philippines' defence chief has ordered the military to boost the number of troops stationed at the northernmost islands near Taiwan to fortify Manila's territorial defence capabilities.
The first ever trilateral summit involving the United States, Japan and the Philippines would be held at the White House in Washington D.C. on April 11, 2024. [ 2 ] This followed joint meeting between national security advisers of the three countries in [ 3 ] and join exercise of the nation's coast guards off the waters of Bataan [ 4 ] [ 5 ] in ...
Several attempts to enact constitutional reform have taken place in the Philippines in 2024. This originated with President Bongbong Marcos and his allies' efforts. [1] [2] [3] The political dispute has been characterized by the conflict between the upper and lower houses of the Congress of the Philippines.
An estimate of ₱20 million was given for the expenses related to the SONA which includes equipment, logistics, meetings and food. [2] The Philippine National Police would deploy 22,000 personnel around Metro Manila to secure the speech. [3]
July 1 – The Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila hotel in Pasay ceases operations after 48 years. [ 382 ] July 2 – Cebu Pacific announces the purchase of 152 aircraft from Airbus valued at a total of US$24 billion ( ₱1.4 trillion ), in what is deemed the largest aircraft order in the history of Philippine aviation. [ 383 ]
In addition to the annual geopolitical and security forecasts, RANE is also set to publish additional forward-looking analysis in the first quarter of 2025: Geopolitical Decade Forecast covering a 10-year horizon, updated every 5 years.
The Philippines is in tension with rival international claimants to various land and water territories in the South China Sea. The Philippines is currently in dispute with the People's Republic of China over the Camago and Malampaya gas fields. The two countries are also in dispute over the Scarborough Shoal.
The 2024 Indian general election, begun on April 19, concludes. [29] The 2024 Icelandic presidential election is held, with Halla Tómasdóttir elected president of Iceland. [30] 2 June – The 2024 Mexican general election is held. 6–9 June – The 2024 European Parliament election is held. 9 June – In Belgium, 2024 Belgian federal ...