China’s muscling in with missile boats. The Philippines is sending over aircraft. But another player is deploying its military to stake a claim on the South China Sea – Vietnam.
Philippines to ease some tough COVID-19 restrictions from Monday
MANILA (Reuters) – Strict COVID-19 lockdowns in the Philippines capital and four adjacent provinces will be eased from April 12, a spokesman for President Rodrigo Duterte said on Sunday. Metro Manila …
Philippines, U.S. defence chiefs hope to resume joint military drill
The Philippines has protested against the presence of the Chinese boats inside its 200-mile exclusive economic zone at Whitsun Reef in the strategic waterway, repeatedly asking China to move the …
Philippines Relaxes Lockdown in Manila and Surrounding Provinces
Other provinces are subject to less restrictive measures. The Philippines has reported 864,868 confirmed Covid-19 cases and 14,945 deaths.
Philippines, US keen for military restart
Defence chiefs from the Philippines and the US hope to reboot the joint ‘Balikatan’ military exercise that was cancelled last year, as they continue to monitor the situation in the South China Sea.
Philippines, U.S. to begin 2-week joint military drill on Monday
Only 1,700 troops — 700 from the United States and 1,000 from the Philippines — will participate, unlike previous exercises which involved as many as 7,600 soldiers, said Lieutenant General Cirilito …
Hidilyn Diaz in Uzbekistan to secure Tokyo Olympic berth
MANILA, Philippines — Hidilyn Diaz has arrived in Uzbekistan for the Asian Weightlifting Championships on Sunday. After spending 14 months in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia where she had been holed up due to …
US-Philippines officials discuss concerns over China’s ships
ABOARD A U.S. MILITARY AIRCRAFT (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Saturday discussed with his Philippine counterpart China’s recent positioning of “militia vessels” near the Philippines in the …
Nickel Asia first Philippines mining firm to join UN sustainability initiative
Nickel Asia Corp. (NAC) has been acknowledged as the first mining company in the Philippines accepted among the newest members of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC). The world’s largest …
Biggest homebuilder in Europe enters Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — PIK, the largest homebuilder in Europe … PIK emphasized the importance of using technology to advance the way real estate industry conducts business and to address the …