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Latest news, in-depth features and opinion on the Philippines, covering politics, economy, society, and Manila’s relationships with China and its Southeast Asian neighbours.
- Their churning South China Sea quarrel has now reached ‘boiling point’ – and Filipinos are demanding action
The move comes amid fears that Russia and the US – the two biggest nuclear powers – could be entering a new arms race together with China.
Alibaba Cloud’s updated infrastructure strategy prioritises expansion in Southeast Asia and Mexico.
Ottawa’s support for Manila’s position in the South China Sea row may antagonise Beijing, analysts say.
Authorities have revealed evidence that embattled mayor Alice Guo, who has been accused of being a spy, is a Chinese citizen and identity thief.
Manila has signalled it hopes for talks next months after a series of clashes in disputed waters this year.
But Republican lawmakers question whether funds are being spent effectively to counter Beijing’s ‘malign influence’.
US envoy to Manila MaryKay Carlson has called on China to stop harassing Philippine ships in the South China Sea.
The president said the June 17 incident was a ‘deliberate action to stop our people’ from resupplying troops stationed at Second Thomas Shoal.
The Philippines’ defence chief has rejected a plan to hold talks with Beijing after the two sides’ latest clash at Second Thomas Shoal.
Analysts say the Dutertes have not always followed through with their announcements for candidacies for certain posts.
Hanoi’s proposed talks with Manila on their maritime boundaries come amid Beijing’s “coercive” actions in the South China Sea.
Jeffrey Facundo told a Senate inquiry that Chinese coastguards boarded his vessel at the Second Thomas Shoal while brandishing an axe.
The soldiers reportedly used their bare hands to fend off armed coastguard personnel in the South China Sea clash. One man lost a thumb.
Activists say Leila de Lima’s vindication shows investigators must press ahead with probe of ex-President Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war.
Defence chief Teodoro says the move should not be construed as ‘seeking permission’ to perform their duties in the West Philippine Sea.
Type 072 and Type 073 vessels practised berthing and rescue in exercise that also assessed anti-drone capabilities.
Officials have grown increasingly concerned about the spread of online gambling, especially after high-profile cases of crime and suicide caused by gambling addiction and debts.
The Philippine president told troops over the weekend that his country was ‘not in the business’ of instigating wars.
The Philippine VP’s cabinet exit has fuelled rumours she’ll take a run at the top job in 2028 – much to the actual opposition’s chagrin.
The BrahMos missile battery in western Luzon represents a ‘quantum leap’ for the Philippines in deterring China, analysts say.
Beijing says the move would ‘seriously infringe’ its sovereignty over the disputed South China Sea.
The president said Manila ‘will not resort to the use of force or intimidation’ to settle the maritime dispute in the waterway.
Millions of Filipinos have Chinese ancestry. Many are having their loyalty called into question amid rising anti-Chinese sentiment
Senior diplomat Daniel Kritenbrink raised concerns over Russian aggression in Ukraine, as well as Beijing’s actions in the South China Sea.
Centre for Health Protection says patient stayed in Philippines during incubation period before arriving in Hong Kong in late April.
The PLA submarine force, which is marking its 70th anniversary, has for the first time publicly acknowledged a strategic shift away from conventional subs.
