Their churning South China Sea quarrel has now reached ‘boiling point’ – and Filipinos are demanding action.

Analysts say China’s response shows it will continue to ‘push the envelope’ despite new Philippine protocol of no firearms during resupply missions.

Analysts say the move is ‘long overdue’ and signals that the Duterte family is ready to ‘go all out’ in its feud with Marcos Jnr.

Power prices are surging – and analysts doubt the government’s reliance on quick fixes and future renewables will offer much relief.

The Philippine government condemns “dangerous manoeuvres, including ramming and towing” by China’s navy, coastguard and militia.

Catholic-centric country on edge as bill nears Senate vote, with activists eager to prevent repeat of failed 2018 attempt.

Civil libertarians say President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr’s pledge order is a violation of the law covering the use of national symbols.

Analysts said it was the first time military action was favoured over diplomacy as a potential solution to the territorial dispute.

The induction of Senate employees into the force spurs hope of advancing stalled defence bills to tackle ‘formidable’ maritime challenges.

Philippine president’s stance on Ukraine-Russia war has pivoted from a neutral approach held when he was campaigning for office.

Philippine President Marcos Jnr revealed that behind-the-scenes discussions were under way to resolve South China Sea issues ahead of Asia’s top defence forum, held in Singapore.

About 86 per cent of Filipinos surveyed nationwide wanted their country to remain neutral in the event of a cross-strait conflict.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr has warned of ‘blatant attempts of destabilisation’ and urged the Philippine military to stay loyal to him.

The president’s efforts at consolidating political forces are meant to project unity and bolster his influence amid uncertain loyalties of allies, analysts say.

The proposed law will empower the president to ban apps that could be used by “foreign adversaries” to threaten national security.

Vice-Admiral Alberto Carlos admits talking to a Chinese military attaché on ways to reduce maritime tensions, but insists he has ‘not compromised’ the country’s territorial integrity.

Philippine lawmakers and officials are protesting against a new policy allowing China’s coastguard to detain suspects from next month.

A civil society group is urging Marcos Jnr to start a social media regulatory board but analysts fear the move could be targeted at silencing critics.

Nearly 40 officers from the Philippine armed forces took part in a military exchange programme with China that started from 2008.

The armed forces’ modernisation, spurred by maritime skirmishes with China, has seen it acquire military assets and revamp its defence strategy.

Philippine authorities have defended Vice-Admiral Alberto Carlos but critics continue to doubt him in light of his 2008 attendance at China’s Naval Command College.

An island-retaking exercise in the far north of the Philippines appears to be in preparation for hostilities breaking out over Taiwan, observers say.

The Chinese embassy in Manila had said China and the Philippines earlier this year agreed on a ‘new model’ for the Second Thomas Shoal.

Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, a close Duterte ally, has initiated a hearing in which a former anti-narcotics agent claimed Marcos Jnr was a drug abuser.

Commerce and labour groups call for urgent review of modernisation initiative that will affect livelihoods and families of countless jeepney drivers.

There’s more to the pair’s recent showdown than just a cutting verbal exchange, analysts say. And it’s not just next year’s midterm polls at stake.

Their manifesto criticises President Marcos Jnr’s South China Sea stance, claims China’s aggressive actions justified by his provocations

This year’s ‘biggest ever’ Balikatan exercises kicked off as Manila took delivery of a state-of-the-art missile system from India – and had hopes for US$2.5 billion in US military aid.

The first lady’s comments come after the president on Monday said his relationship with his vice-president was ‘complicated’ and ‘hasn’t really changed’.

Up to 17,000 participants are expected to take part in the exercises, including 16,000 members of the Philippine and US military forces.