The United States, Japan and the Philippines on Friday staged joint naval drills to boost crisis readiness off a disputed South China Sea shoal as a Chinese military ship kept watch from a distance.
US, Japan, Philippines stage navy drills in disputed South China Sea
The United States, Japan and the Philippines have staged joint naval drills to boost crisis readiness off a disputed South China Sea shoal as a Chinese military ship kept watch from a distance …
Supporters and detractors of Philippines’ Duterte rally on his 80th birthday
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – Tens of thousands of supporters of arrested former President Rodrigo Duterte flooded the streets of Davao City on his 80th birthday on Friday, calling for his return to the Philippines from International Criminal Court custody.
KCC Philippines hailed 2025 Most Outstanding Korean Cultural Center
The Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines was hailed the “2025 Most Outstanding Korean Cultural Center” by the South Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST).
Commentary: The Philippines walks a tightrope with Chinese aid
Manila wants to assert its sovereignty, but it also needs roads, bridges and power plants. Pragmatism, not ideology, is driving development finance decisions, say the Lowy Institute’s Alexandre Dayant …
US Has ‘Astonishing’ Record of Betraying Allies: China
The Chinese remarks come as U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visits the Philippines, which is a treaty ally of Washington.
US defense chief says stronger deterrence needed against China in disputed sea
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday that the Trump administration would boost military ties with the Philippines to strengthen deterrence against “threats from the communist Chinese” and …
US defense chief Hegseth visits Philippines dogged by scandal at home
US defense chief Pete Hegseth will meet his Philippine counterpart in Manila on Friday, part of a tour of Pacific allies that risks being overshadowed by a mounting scandal over leaked plans for …
US-Philippines must stand ‘shoulder to shoulder’ in face of China threat: Hegseth
US defense chief Pete Hegseth said Friday that Washington and the Philippines must stand “shoulder to shoulder” in the face of the threat he said was represented by China.
US defence chief visits Philippines dogged by scandal at home
US defence chief Pete Hegseth will meet his Philippine counterpart in Manila on Friday, part of a tour of Pacific allies that risks being overshadowed by a mounting scandal over leaked plans for …