Eduardo Año

Eduardo Año is the National Security Adviser of the Philippines, playing a key role in strengthening international defense cooperation and addressing security challenges such as Chinese aggression in the West Philippine Sea. He has been instrumental in signing agreements with Germany and New Zealand to enhance national security and bilateral ties, while also combating fake news and misinformation online.

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Last updated at May 17, 2025.

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DND marks PCA ruling's 9th anniversary, stresses intl law amid Chinese activity

The Department of National Defense (DND) issued a statement on Saturday marking the ninth anniversary of the 2016 Permanent Court of Arbitration ruling that favored the Philippines over its dispute with China in the South China Sea.
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NSA Año remains in position despite health concerns, President Marcos supports

National Security Adviser Eduardo Año will continue in his position under the Marcos administration despite ongoing health issues, Malacañang announced on Tuesday.
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Japan ratifies RAA with Philippines, paving way for joint military operations

Japan's National Diet ratified the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) with the Philippines on Friday, marking a significant milestone in defense collaboration between the two nations.
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Kaja Kallas visits PH for talks with Marcos Jr., Manalo

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas will visit the Philippines from June 1 to 2.
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China doubles paramilitary ships at Scarborough Shoal

National Security Adviser Eduardo Año said Tuesday that security challenges in the South China Sea are unlikely to diminish soon due to increased Chinese activities.
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Philippines, New Zealand sign SOVFA for defense cooperation

National Security Adviser Eduardo Año praised the signing of the Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) between the Philippines and New Zealand on April 30, calling it an important milestone for bilateral defense cooperation.
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Philippine, US NSAs discuss South China Sea, alliance cooperation

The strong military alliance between the Philippines and the United States was highlighted following an introductory phone call between National Security Advisers Eduardo Año and Mike Waltz on Friday.
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3 Filipinos arrested in China for alleged espionage

Chinese state media Global Times reported Thursday that three Filipinos were arrested in Beijing for alleged espionage, which may be a retaliatory act by China following recent arrests of Chinese nationals allegedly involved in spying activities in the Philippines.
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VP Sara Duterte urges Filipinos to move on after RD's ICC arrest

Vice President Sara Duterte called for Filipinos to 'move forward' after her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, was arrested and turned over to the International Criminal Court.
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NSA Año denies role in Duterte's arrest during Senate hearing

National Security Adviser Eduardo Año denied involvement in a conspiracy behind former President Rodrigo Duterte's arrest last week during a Senate committee hearing on Thursday.
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