China's military aggression and dominance in the Indo-Pacific region have brought together the US, Japan and the Philippines. White House hosted the first trilateral meeting between the leaders of these nations. Keep watching to know more!

US: Biden vows 'ironclad' support to Tokyo, Manila

In another show of China's plummeting ties with its neighbours, protesters in Manila trampled on an effigy of Chinese top leader Xi Jinping on Tuesday (April 9) to condemn Beijing's maritime aggression against the Philippines in the West Philippine Sea which China has managed to popularise as South China Sea.

'China leave': Xi Jinping's effigy trampled upon outside Chinese consulate in Manila

Prior to joint military drills with its partners, the Philippines has claimed that two Chinese coastguard ships "harassed" Filipino fishing vessels within its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the disputed South China Sea. Watch to know more.

Philippines accuses China of 'harassment'; Manila, Beijing trade charges over encounter

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos on Thursday (Mar 28) vowed countermeasures against "illegal, coercive, aggressive, and dangerous attacks" by China's coastguard stating that his country will not be "cowed into silence" by Beijing.

Philippines vows countermeasures against attacks by Chinese coastguard; 'will not be cowed into silence'

Tensions between China and Philippines have flared up yet again. The two countries being at a Crossroads over several confrontations in the sea. Watch in for more details!

China-Philippines maritime standoff escalates, Beijing blames Manila for grounded ship

China-Philippines maritime standoff: China terms non-removal of warship as 'aggressive act'

External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, who is on a formal visit to Manila, said on Tuesday that India firmly supports the Philippines in upholding its national sovereignty and will continue to further enhance cooperation in various fields, including defence and security.

'We firmly support Philippines in upholding its national sovereignty': EAM Jaishankar in Manila

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday (Mar 19) reiterated America’s ‘ironclad’ commitment to defend key ally the Philippines against a potential attack in the South China Sea.

Blinken reiterates USA’s ‘ironclad’ commitment to defend Philippines against attack by China

The Philippine government will not cooperate with the International Criminal Court's (ICC) investigation into a brutal anti-narcotics campaign, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Tuesday.

Philippines will not ‘lift a finger’ to assist ICC’s drug war probe

Tensions rise amid series of maritime run-ins. China levies fresh accusations at the Philippines. China has alleged that the Philippines brings outside forces to intervene. Beijing has said it is "willing to work with Manila on sea-related issues." Watch the video to know more!

South China Sea Crisis: Manila accused China of firing water cannons at its boats

Beijing warns Manila on 'harassment' | South China Sea crisis

The victory of Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr in the May 2022 Philippine presidential elections came as a rude shock for the West and a bonanza for China. The son and namesake of the late Philippine dictator had long been projected as pro-China and anti-US by the Western media.

Friend-turned-foe: How 2023 saw the emergence of Xi’s biggest nemesis - Bongbong Marcos

The Philippines and China continue their blame game in the territory of the South China Sea. In the latest the Philippines has accused China of using water canons to obstruct three of its vessels.

Manila accuses Beijing of shooting water canons at its boats

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has said that disputes over the South China Sea should not define bilateral relations with China. The two leaders met on Friday to find a way to diffuse tensions over the territorial rights in the busy Waterway.

South China sea dispute: Is Philippines risking confrontation?

At least nineteen people were killed in the restive southern Philippines on Monday as millions turned out to vote for village leaders following months of deadly poll-related violence.

19 people killed in Philippines during village elections

Philippines banks on India's Brahmos missile, Manila considering additional missiles

Despite Chinese threats, the Philippines on Tuesday (August 22) said its resupply mission to troops on a remote outpost in the disputed South China Sea was a success.

Despite Chinese threats, Philippines conducts successful resupply mission to remote outpost in South China Sea

The Philippines has hit back at China saying it will never abandon the disputed shoal in the South China Sea after the China Coast Guard blocked and water-cannoned a Filipino ship in the area last week.

'Will never abandon...': Manila on Philippine-held shoal in South China Sea after Beijing's attack

At least 19 people were killed on Thursday when a passenger boat capsized due to strong winds near the Philippine capital, Manila, as reported by Reuters news agency quoting the municipal disaster agency.

At least 19 dead as passenger boat capsizes by strong winds near Manila

In Pics | Volunteers clean Manila coastline on World Oceans Day

A politician in the Philippines proposed a 'no homework law' arguing that the kids should take rest and rejuvenate on weekends instead of doing homework as they already spend more than 10 hours in their respective schools on weekdays.

Politician in Philippines proposes 'no homework law' on weekends

A massive fire broke out in the Manila Central Post Office Sunday night, one of the busiest office buildings in The Philippines, injuring nearly seven people and destroying the 100-year-old landmark structure.

Manila’s main post office destroyed in a fire accident; seven injured

The regular power supply at the Philippines's biggest international airport has been restored, said the airport authority, after a massive nine-hour outage led to the cancellations of at least 48 Cebu Pacific domestic flights on Monday.

Philippine airport power supply restored after outage leaves thousands stranded

The Philippines has announced that it will not allow US and its military forces to stockpile weapons that could be used to defend Taiwan on bases it has access to under the Enhanced Defence Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) signed in 2014.

US cannot stockpile arms to defend Taiwan on our military bases, asserts Philippines

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