The United States’ reputation as a reliable ally is nowhere more at stake than in the Philippines. And that reputation is on the verge of going down the drain.
Philippines has not sought US resupply support in China dispute -ambassador
The Philippines has not asked the United States for support in resupplying its troops in a stand-off with China in the disputed South China Sea, its Washington ambassador said on Wednesday, adding that the U.
Why Philippines’ property market is a gem hidden to most investors
Investors overlook the Philippines, but Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing economy is attractive, affordable and has more potential to unlock.
China’s ax-wielding clash at sea with the Philippines is a way to ‘exhaust’ it into accepting territory claims, expert says
China is trying to exhaust countries into accepting its bogus claims over the South China Sea, using increasing provocations, a China expert told BI.
China injures US ally’s sailors in test of Biden defense pledge
Over the past year, Chinese coast guard and paramilitary ships have intercepted Philippine government convoys bringing troops and supplies to the warship-turned-outpost. China claims the ship’s presence is illegal and has accused the Philippines of bringing in construction supplies to reinforce the dilapidated vessel.
China accuses Philippine supply ship of hitting Chinese vessel in South China Sea
China and the Philippines traded accusations over a maritime collision in the South China Sea on Monday, the latest in an increasingly testy series of confrontations over the disputed waters.
Philippine captain vows to return to sea after Houthi attack
The Philippine crew of a vessel attacked by Yemen’s Houthi militants was repatriated to the Philippines from Bahrain on Monday, with the ship’s captain vowing to return to the seas after the crew had …
Unacash unveils installment loans in the Philippines
Customers can apply for loans between PHP3,000 to PHP50,000 (approximtely $53 to $886), with flexible repayment terms between 2 to 12 months. The service is offered to existing customers with …
Chinese Navy ‘Large Destroyers’ Gather in South China Sea
The drills, reportedly the first to feature three Type 055 destroyers, took place amid heightened tensions with the Philippines.
Philippines seeks UN confirmation of its vast continental seabed in the disputed South China Sea
The Philippines has asked a United Nations body to formally recognize the extent of a vast undersea stretch of its continental seabed in the South China Sea, where it could exclusively exploit …