Philippines

China warns Philippines after rumored Taiwan minister visit sparks uproar

Following rumors that Taiwan's foreign minister had visited Manila earlier this week, China has strongly warned the Philippines. The Chinese Foreign Ministry announced that...

Marcos orders lifestyle checks on officials after billions in flood control projects vanish into corruption

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has ordered lifestyle checks on government officials after repeated reports of corruption in flood control projects. The move came...

🧨 Indo-Pacific boils — China, Russia open new front as India-Philippines flex military might

The Indo-Pacific region, already known for geopolitical tension, is now facing an intense military buildup from major powers. Rising Heat...

Japan, U.S., Philippines Hold Joint Drills Amid China Sea Tensions

Japan, the United States, and the Philippines carried out a major coast guard drills together on Friday. The drill...

🚢 Close Encounter: Chinese Ship Grounds Near Filipino Village Near Thitu Island in Disputed Sea

In a fresh turn of events in the volatile South China Sea, a Chinese fishing vessel ran aground Saturday...

Asia’s New Axis? Japan-Philippines Pact Signed After 79 Years Sends Strong Signal Amid U.S.–China Rivalry

Japan has officially approved a special defense agreement with the Philippines, making it possible for military drills between the...

U.S. Missile Lands Near China’s Doorstep—Luzon Strait Near Philippines Becomes Pacific Power Pivot

By sending its powerful ship-sinking missile system, NMESIS, to a small group of Philippine islands in Luzon Strait, the...

Philippines Expands Defence Network with New Zealand in the Wake of Growing South China Sea Threats

The Philippines is building more friendships in the field of defense. The most recent one is with New Zealand....