Trump administration promises ‘ironclad’ support for Philippines’ security Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticised China’s ‘dangerous’ actions towards the Philippines in the South China Sea. Al Jazeera · Jan 23, 2025
US missile system will remain in the Philippines despite China's alarm Two Philippine officials say that American and Filipino security officials have agreed to keep a U.S. mid-range missile system in the northern Philippines indefinitely to boost deterrance despite China’s expressions of alarm The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2024
Philippines says China was `dramatically' alarmed over US missile system deployed to its north China has expressed its “very dramatic” alarm over a mid-range missile system that the U.S. military recently deployed to the Philippines and warned it could destabilize the region The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2024
US hands $500m military aid boost to Philippines amid China tensions US taking ‘bold steps’ to strengthen alliance says defence chief as Washington bids for increased regional influence. Al Jazeera · Jul 30, 2024
Philippines Says It Agrees With China To 'De-escalate' South China Sea Tensions The Philippines and China agreed on Tuesday to "de-escalate tensions" over the South China Sea, Manila said, following a violent clash in the disputed waters last month. International Business Times · Jul 2, 2024
China blasts US declaration of ‘ironclad’ alliance with Philippines The US has been deepening diplomatic and military contacts with the Philippines recently as tension with China rises. Al Jazeera · Mar 19, 2024
Blinken Says US Stands By 'Ironclad' Commitments To Defend Philippines US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday that the United States stands by its "ironclad" commitments to defend longtime ally the Philippines against armed attack in the South China Sea. International Business Times · Mar 19, 2024
ASEAN-Australia Summit To Decry 'Threat Or Use Of Force' In Region Leaders from Southeast Asian nations and Australia gathered in Melbourne on Monday are expected to denounce the "threat or use of force" to settle disputes in the region, a collective swipe at China. International Business Times · Mar 4, 2024
Philippines Foreign Minister Urges China: 'Stop Harassing Us' Philippine foreign minister Enrique Manalo told AFP on Monday that his country wants to solve maritime disputes with China peacefully -- but delivered a simple message to Beijing: "stop harassing us". International Business Times · Mar 4, 2024
How an impasse in the South China Sea drove the Philippines, US closer American troops are returning to the Philippines, in a policy that some fear may invite conflict with China. Al Jazeera · Dec 30, 2023
China urges Philippines to ‘act with caution’ amid South China Sea dispute Tensions between the two nations have risen this year, with China attempting to disrupt Filipino ship resupply missions. Al Jazeera · Dec 21, 2023
Live updates | Day 5 of the latest Israel-Palestinian war Airstrikes have pounded neighborhoods throughout the night and into Wednesday as Israel stepped up its offensive on the Gaza Strip in response to an unprecedented attack by Hamas The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023
Scope for joint sales, patrols through maritime cooperation between India and Philippines “We are both maritime nations and there is great scope where we could identify various cooperative activities.” The Hindu · Jun 29, 2023
China's FM holds talks in Philippines amid strained ties China’s foreign minister says his country is willing to work with the Philippines to resolve their differences, as tensions rise over Beijing’s behavior in the disputed South China Sea and Manila’s deeping military cooperation with the U.S. Foreign Minister Qin Gang held talks in Manila with his Philippine counterpart, Enrique… The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2023
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 22, 2023 Philippines, China Commit to Working on Resolving Differences The Philippines and China pledged on Saturday to work together to resolve their maritime differences in the South China Sea, where the two have competing claims, and to deepen bilateral ties. Talks between the countries' foreign ministers mark the latest in a series of high-level meetings of the Philippines with…
Reuters · Apr 11, 2023 US, Philippines agree to complete road map for security assistance Top defense and diplomatic officials of the United States and Philippines agreed on Tuesday to complete a road map in coming months for the delivery of U.S. defense assistance to the Southeast Asian nation over the next five to 10 years.
Reuters · Apr 10, 2023 Discussion needed on how US can use Philippines bases - foreign minister Washington and Manila will need to discuss what the U.S. may do with its access to certain military bases in the Philippines, Filipino Foreign Minister Enrique Manalo said on Monday.
Reuters · Apr 5, 2023 Top US, Philippine officials to meet after expanding defense pact The top foreign and defense officials of the United States and the Philippines will meet in Washington next week, the U.S. State Department announced on Wednesday, just as the two countries have expanded their defense cooperation agreement.
The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2022 Philippine, Indonesia talks on pandemic recovery challenges Philippine leader Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has affirmed deepening economic and security ties with Indonesia during the first overseas trip of his presidency, while expressing concern about the persistent difficulties Southeast Asian nations have faced after pandemic
The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2022 Marcos flying to Indonesia, Singapore on first foreign trip Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will travel to Indonesia and Singapore on his first overseas trip since taking office in June to strengthen security ties and discuss problems confronting the region, including strife in Myanmar
Tribune News Service · Aug 6, 2022 Blinken vows to stand by Philippines amid China tensions Secretary of State Antony Blinken sought to bolster America’s alliance with the Philippines under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., calling the Southeast Asian nation an “irreplaceable” ally as tensions between the U.S. and China spike.
The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022 US warns it will defend ally if China breaks sea ruling U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is renewing a call to China to comply with a 2016 arbitration ruling that invalidated Beijing’s vast claims in the South China Sea
Reuters · Jul 6, 2022 China foreign minister seeks 'new golden era' of ties with Philippines China's foreign minister said on Wednesday Beijing was ready to work with new Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr to help usher in what he called a "new golden era" in the countries' relationship.
Reuters · Jul 1, 2022 Philippines' Marcos appoints career diplomat as foreign minister Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos appointed career diplomat Enrique Manalo as foreign affairs secretary, the president's press secretary said on Friday.