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Philippine Coast Guard personnel operates a drone on a dock with calm sea and distant boats.

Australia Bolsters Philippines' Maritime Security with Drone Technology Aid

Australia is ramping up its support for the Philippines' maritime security with a generous aid package, adding 10 million Australian dollars, or 413 million pesos, worth of cutting-edge drone technology and operator training. This brings Australia's total drone support to nearly 600 million pesos since April 2025.

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Formal government hearing room with podium and committee table, bathed in soft daylight.

Trump Administration Defies Congress on Foreign Aid Spending

The Trump administration's move to restrict foreign aid spending has sparked concerns about a power grab, with one law professor calling it a huge transfer of authority from Congress to the president. The Office of Management and Budget, led by Russell Vought, has labeled over $500 million in global health funds as "unallocated," limiting their use.

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