Philippines and weapons of mass destruction - Wikipedia
WEBThe Philippines is not known, or believed, to possess weapons of mass destruction. Article II Section 8 of the Philippine Constitution explicitly forbids the presence of nuclear weapons in the Philippines. The Philippines, as a ratifier to the Biological Weapons Convention, bans all production and import of biological weapons in the country.
How a US-China nuclear showdown threatens the Philippines
WEB1 day ago · China has expanded its nuclear arsenal faster than any other country. In July, it said it had abandoned its nuclear arms control talks with the US to protest Washington’s arms sales to Taiwan ...
Exclusive: US keeps missile system in Philippines as China tensions ...
WEB1 day ago · The U.S army flew the Typhon, which can launch missiles including SM-6 missiles and Tomahawks with a range exceeding 1,600 km (994 miles), to the Philippines in April in what it called a "historic ...
Enrile wants to lift constitutional ban on nukes. Here's why ...
WEBMar 22, 2023 · MANILA, Philippines — Chief presidential legal counsel Juan Ponce Enrile suggested Wednesday to lift the constitutional ban on nuclear weapons even if the Philippines is party to treaties...
After 34-Year Gap, the Philippines has a Nuclear Facility Again
WEBAug 24, 2022 · After more than three decades, the Philippines is again operating a nuclear facility. In 2014, a proposal was accepted to utilize fuel elements of a shutdown research reactor for training and education, which the IAEA has been supporting through a series of technical cooperation projects.
Philippines and the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons …
WEBSep 20, 2017 · In a statement, Duterte hailed the ratification as a “milestone”, reinforcing the country’s resolve together with the international community in pursuing a world free of nuclear weapons for peace, security, and the survival of all humanity.
Philippines reaffirms stance against use of nuclear weapons
WEBAug 2, 2022 · MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines reaffirmed its stance against using nuclear weapons and instead promoted the use of nuclear energy for other peaceful means.
US, Philippines sign landmark nuclear deal | Reuters
WEBNov 17, 2023 · The United States and the Philippines on Friday signed a landmark deal that would allow Washington to export nuclear technology and material to Manila, which is exploring the use of nuclear power...
FOCUS: Nuke talks revive hopes, fears in the Philippines - Kyodo …
WEBJun 9, 2022 · Nuclear experts are considering small modular reactors to propel nuclear power generation across the Philippine archipelago, as the government decides the fate of a 38-year-old completed but never fueled nuclear power plant in the northern province of …
Philippines ratifies UN nuclear weapon ban treaty - ICAN
WEBSep 10, 2024 · The Philippines has become the 53rd country to ratify the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, which entered into force on 22 January. President Rodrigo Duterte hailed the ratification as a milestone and reiterated his country’s commitment to work with others to achieve a nuclear-weapon-free world for “peace, security, and the ...