Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has pledged to bolster Manila’s attempts to push back against Beijing’s growing assertiveness in the South China Sea.
US, Japan, Philippines Conduct Joint Drills as Chinese Warship Shadows Near Disputed Scarborough Shoal
The United States, Japan, and the Philippines staged high-profile naval drills on Friday amid rising tensions with China in the South China Sea.
Timor-Leste stakes Asean bid over fugitive ex-lawmaker
Former Timor-Leste Foreign Minister Dionisio Babo Soares said the Philippines should not use the case of fugitive expelled Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. as grounds to block Timor-Leste’s application to the …
Boxing: Philippines’ Jerusalem defeats Shigeoka to retain WBC crown
Melvin Jerusalem of the Philippines successfully defended his WBC minimumweight title Sunday with a unanimous decision win
Eid 2025 moon sighting: Shawwal crescent seen in Philippines, Bangsamoro Grand Mufti confirms March 31 as Eid-ul-Fitr
Shawwal crescent moon has been sighted in Philippines, Bangsamoro Grand Mufti confirms March 31 as Eid-ul-Fitr 2025 celebration.
Philippines grateful for US military funding – Gibo
The Philippines is grateful for the United States’ enduring support and the exemption of the country’s foreign military financing from foreign aid freeze, Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. said.
Can the Philippines’ become China’s ‘plus one’ amid South China Sea tensions?
The Philippines’ economic zones chief says Manila is being eyed as ‘the next preferred destination’ for China’s ‘plus-one’ strategy for firms dodging US tariffs.
Timor-Leste disappoints — DFA
The Philippines has expressed “disappointment” over Timor-Leste’s refusal to extradite expelled lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr., despite Timor-Leste’s ongoing bid to join the Association of Southeast Asian …
Economic woes weaken Q1 business sentiment in Philippines
MANILA: Local business sentiment has weakened in the first three months of the year, with the overall confidence index significantly declining amid a string of economic uncertainties.
Business confidence weakened in Q1—BSP
BUSINESS confidence in the Philippines weakened in the first quarter of 2025, as concerns over post-holiday demand slowdown, inflationary risks and tighter financial conditions loom. According to the …