Philippines

Philippines backs coastal defense with BrahMos missiles from India to guard against maritime threats

India will deliver the third and final batch of powerful BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines. This move comes as tensions rise in...

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...

🧨 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...