With the placement of missile and drone systems, analysts debate if the Philippines will become a forward-operating platform or a flashpoint.

Tensions in the South China Sea are escalating as the United States reaffirms its military alliance with the Philippines. During a high-profile visit to the Pentagon, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth welcomed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

The U.S. Navy plans to build two facilities in the Philippines for repairing and maintaining Philippine military boats. The U.S.

Ministry of Education says public security in the Philippines has been unstable and Chinese have frequently been targeted.

China and the Philippines on Sunday accused each other of causing collisions in a disputed area of the South China Sea, the latest in a string of maritime confrontations between the two countries ...

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has voiced the need to defend his country's territory in the South China Sea against what he referred to as Chinese aggression and illegal actions.

Washington and Manila support regional and global security by increasing readiness and strengthening deterrence, the U.S. Pacific Air Forces said.

Trump is drawing backlash for sidestepping the Philippines-China maritime clash during a joint appearance with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Instead of addressing the ongoing conflict, Trump praised

China and the Philippines have reached an agreement intended to end confrontations in the South China Sea that center around the Philippines-occupied Second Thomas Shoal, which China also claims ...