Beijing tells Manila to ‘stop lying’ after minister exposes South China Sea note
China has accused Philippine officials of “grandstanding and lying” after Manila’s defence secretary publicly read aloud a Chinese…
Philippines vice president posts bail in threats case
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte posted bail Saturday after an order was issued for…
Why did US defence official Colby avoid mention of Scarborough Shoal in Manila speech?
US Undersecretary of Defence for Policy Elbridge Colby avoided naming Beijing or addressing escalating tensions in the South…
Philippine president vows to uphold South China Sea ruling in key speech
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. denounced China in a veiled rebuke Monday in his…
Rubio says Trump administration ready to help end Ukraine’s ‘senseless war’
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday the Trump administration is poised to…
ASEAN diplomats meet in Manila to discuss security concerns
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Southeast Asia’s top diplomats opened three days of talks in the Philippine capital on…
Rubio says Iran controlling Strait of Hormuz would set dangerous precedent
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Wednesday that Iran’s demand to control and…
Philippines and China blame each other after row that injured sailor in disputed waters
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine military on Monday accused China’s coast guard of allegedly injuring a Filipino…
Iran war, Myanmar crisis and South China Sea rifts under the spotlight in ASEAN ministerial talks
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Southeast Asia’s top diplomats will express alarm over renewed hostilities in the Middle East…
Philippine senator arrested for alleged large-scale corruption
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A Philippine senator was arrested Monday and charged under the country’s anti-corruption statutes, becoming…
Russia releases 24 Filipinos after talks between the presidents
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Russia has freed 24 Filipinos who have been detained for months without charges in…
Philippines calls China sanctions on defense chief ‘unfriendly’
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine government said Friday that China’s imposition of sanctions, including an entry ban,…