China defends patrols near Taiwan after European concerns
BEIJING (AP) — China on Thursday defended its recent patrols in waters east of Taiwan, one day after…
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,…
Nine-story building under construction collapses in the Philippines, 21 missing
ANGELES, Philippines (AP) — A nine-story building under construction in a city north of the Philippine capital of…
Philippine senator wanted by ICC escapes from Senate
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A Philippine senator wanted by the International Criminal Court for an alleged crime against…
Iran war drives solar sales in energy-hungry Asia
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Soaring costs for fuel due to the Iran war are leading panicked consumers in…
Philippine House votes to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — An overwhelming majority of the House of Representatives of the Philippines voted to impeach…
Japan and Philippine defense chiefs agree to start talks on weapons pact
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Defense chiefs from Japan and the Philippines expressed renewed alarm on Tuesday over what…
US and allied forces kick off combat drills with Philippines
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The United States and the Philippines kicked off one of their largest combat exercises…
Philippine president says corruption suspect Zaldy Co has been arrested in Prague
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said Thursday night that a key suspect in a…
US military plane hits road barrier during Philippine training, injuring 5
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A United States military plane hit a concrete barrier while attempting to take off…
US to deploy more missile launcher to Philippines due to China’s activity in South China Sea
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The United States plans to deploy more high-tech missile systems to the Philippines to…