South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr agreed on Monday to boost defence cooperation as their countries elevated ties to a strategic partnership amid growing security challenges in the region.

South Korea and the Philippines, each faced by increasingly hostile rival nations, have elevated their ties to a strategic partnership, including broader defense and security cooperation between the two U.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said his country has agreed with Singapore to enter into a strategic partnership next year, the 50th anniversary of the two nations setting up diplomatic relations.

Olivia Rodrigo performed in the Philippines for the first time marking a milestone performance for the singer and her biggest headlining show to date.

Olivia Rodrigo‘s first-ever concert in the Philippines was anything but sour on Saturday (Oct. 5), especially after the 21-year-old pop star donated all the net profits from her ticket sales to a charity supporting women's health.

Olivia Rodrigo reached a major career milestone over the weekend after she played for the largest audience yet, while also giving back to a community that means a lot to her. The young pop star traveled to the Philippines as part of her Guts World Tour to play at the massive Philippine Arena in Manila on October 5.