President Donald Trump has announced a new trade agreement with the Philippines following a meeting with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the White House.
U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the White House on Tuesday, announcing that the two countries were nearing completion of a significant trade agreement.
The U.S. has reaffirmed its commitment to the U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty. It's after Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr attended a series of high-level meetings in Washington on Monday including with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump this week, aiming to secure a more favorable trade deal as Manila approaches a critical deadline on 1 August.
A local radio broadcaster was gunned down in the southern Philippines on Monday, according to the presidential task force on media security, underscoring the continuing dangers faced by journalists in one of the world’s deadliest countries for media workers.
Typhoon Wipha has killed five people, left seven missing, and affected more than 800,000 people across the Philippines, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said on Monday.
China is battling an unprecedented power surge, as temperatures push electricity demand beyond 1.5 billion kilowatts. Officials warn the real test is still to come, with risks of power rationing looming.
The Philippines plans to negotiate with the United States to reduce newly imposed 20% tariffs on its exports, following a directive by President Donald Trump.
President Trump announced steep new tariffs on seven more countries starting 1 August, intensifying his push for what he calls "fair trade" amid rising global tensions.
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) and the U.S. Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) have launched a new round of joint air exercises under 'Cope Thunder Philippines 2025,' highlighting deepening military cooperation between the two allies.
Japan plans to export six used naval destroyers to the Philippines to bolster its maritime defence capabilities against China's growing presence, Japanese media reported Sunday.
Japan is set to export six used Abukuma-class destroyers to the Philippines to strengthen its defense capabilities against China’s expanding maritime influence.
China has cautioned Manila, the capital of the Philippines, against relying on foreign support in the South China Sea dispute, following critical remarks from the EU.
The Philippines has inked a $700 million agreement with South Korea's KAI to acquire 12 advanced FA-50 fighter jets by 2030, enhancing its military capabilities amid regional tensions.
China has rejected accusations made by the defense chiefs of the US, Japan, Australia and the Philippines, who last week raised concerns over Beijing’s actions in the East and South China Seas.
The Philippines and the European Union have agreed to launch a security and defense dialogue aimed at addressing emerging challenges such as cyber threats and foreign interference, Philippine Foreign Minister Enrique Manalo announced on Monday.
Voting was underway in the Philippines on Monday for a midterm election marked by a fierce and emotional rivalry between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte, setting the stage for a high-stakes political showdown.
Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. agreed Tuesday to enhance economic and defense cooperation, affirming their opposition to any unilateral attempts to change the status quo in the East and South China Seas through force or coercion.
Uzbekistan and the Philippines are working to boost bilateral investment cooperation, with a focus on key sectors such as ICT, electrical engineering, transport, geology, and textiles.
China has announced that it has taken control of Sandy Cay reef, a disputed landform in the South China Sea, located just a few kilometers from a key Philippine military outpost. The reef, which China refers to as Tiexian Jiao, is also claimed by Taiwan, Vietnam, and the Philippines.
Philippine President Marcos has ordered a probe into alleged foreign interference in May’s elections, following claims that China-backed troll farms aim to sway voters and promote pro-China candidates, accusations Beijing strongly denies.
Three people were killed and 10 others injured in a major road accident involving six vehicles in Marikina City, part of the Philippine capital region, late Wednesday night.
Soldiers from the Philippine Army and the U.S. Army began three weeks of joint military drills on Monday, focused on territorial defense and large-scale force deployments, the Philippine Army announced.
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