Philippines Current Affairs One-liners — Last 12 months

Wed, 30 Sept 2026

• The second edition of the ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2026) began at Subic Bay, Philippines, on 28 September 2026 with INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish, under the theme 'Anchored in Trust, United at Sea'.

Fri, 25 Sept 2026

• INS Sahyadri and INS Kulish concluded their participation in the 23rd ADMM-Plus Experts' Working Group on Maritime Security Joint Cooperation Activity at Subic Bay, Philippines, with the closing ceremony on 25 September 2026.

Thu, 24 Sept 2026

• The Commerce Ministry said on 24 September 2026 that an Indian delegation led by Additional Secretary Nitin Kumar Yadav took part in the 14th East Asia Summit Economic Ministers' Meeting and the 23rd ASEAN-India Economic Ministers Consultation in Manila, Philippines.

Sun, 20 Sept 2026

• On 20 September 2026, Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri and Kulish arrived at Subic Bay, Philippines, to take part in the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus Joint Cooperation Activity (ADMM-Plus JCA).

Wed, 09 Sept 2026

• On 9 September 2026, the 9th ASEAN–India Ministerial Meeting on Agriculture and Forestry in New Delhi, co-chaired by India and the Philippines, reaffirmed cooperation on food security and climate-resilient agriculture.

Tue, 21 Oct 2025

• Skill Development Minister Jayant Chaudhary led a Knowledge Exchange Mission to the Philippines from 20 to 22 October 2025, facilitated by the World Bank, on skills, labour mobility and data-driven policy.