It was a nonchalant affair, but in February 2026, the Philippines and Italy signed a defense cooperation agreement. It signals both countries’ efforts to diversify security partnerships amid the world’s shifting power balance.
A specific, important item could be the transfer — soon — of a submarine for the Philippine Navy. Rappler editor-at-large Marites Vitug has the story. – Rappler.com
Presenter, writer: Marites Vitug
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Videographers: Jon Vic Digma
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