Philippines

China, US Announce Military Patrols in Disputed South China Sea

China and the US both announced military deployments in the South China Sea, following heightened tensions between Beijing and the Philippines.

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Philippines Gets Advanced Air Surveillance Radar From Japan

The Philippines has acquired an advanced radar system from Japan to bolster its air surveillance capability.

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Clash Kills Philippine Soldier, Six Rebels Ahead of Talks

Six communist guerrillas and a soldier were killed in a clash, officials said, as the Philippine government prepared to restart peace talks to end one of the world's longest-running Maoist insurgencies.

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Japan, ASEAN to Boost Maritime Security Ties With Eye on China

Southeast Asian and Japanese leaders agreed to boost maritime security cooperation in the face of Beijing's growing assertiveness.

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Philippines Accuses Chinese Coast Guard of Shooting Water Cannon at Its Boats

The Philippines accused the Chinese coast guard of using water cannons to "obstruct" three government boats.

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Philippines Names Pro-Islamic State Militants in Catholic Mass Bombing

Philippine police named two Filipino members of a pro-Islamic State militant group as suspects in the deadly bombing of a Catholic mass.

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Philippines, France to Pursue Key Defense Pact

Philippines and France vowed to pursue an agreement that would allow them to deploy troops to each other's territories.

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Philippines Installing Monitoring Station in Disputed South China Sea

The Philippines is establishing a coast guard station on the largest island it holds in the disputed South China Sea to improve monitoring of Chinese vessels.

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Philippines Considering Bills for National Cybersecurity Transformation

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will review three pending bills that support the government’s Digital Transformation Framework.

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Philippines, Communist Rebels Say They Agree to Resume Peace Talks

The Philippine government and communist rebels said they agreed to resume peace talks to end one of the world's longest-running Maoist insurgencies.

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