Analysts say the Philippines' approach of 'assertive transparency' may be wearing thin at home and in the region ...

MANILA, Feb 20 (Reuters) - The Philippine foreign ministry said on Friday that it is maintaining open communication with China even as it strengthens cooperation with "like‑minded" countries that ...

The Philippine Coast Guard, with officials including Senator Risa Hontiveros, landed on Thitu Island to assert sovereignty amid Chinese pressure in the South China Sea. Persistent Chinese presence has ...

U.S. expands advanced missile deployments in northern Philippines, positioning Tomahawk-capable systems within 1,000+ miles ...

THITU ISLAND, South China Sea, Feb 23 (Reuters) - As the Philippine Coast Guard plane descended toward the country's most ...

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippines told China on Monday that it is alarmed about heated exchanges with Chinese diplomats in Manila over the long-standing, seething territorial dispute between ...

Commodore Jay Tarriela on Friday warned that China would likely back a presidential candidate in the 2028 general elections who would scale back ...

BEIJING — China accused the Philippines on Wednesday of ignoring requests for dialogue about their maritime dispute, as tensions rise before an international tribunal’s ruling on the territorial row.

Trolls attacked my two columns last week: “While aggressing our seas, China calls us troublemakers,” Jan. 28, and “Here’s why China is on military, propaganda offensive against Phl,” Jan. 30. The ...