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.

India supports Philippines in upholding its national sovereignty: EAM Jaishankar

The Philippines on Monday (Mar 25) summoned the Charge d'affaires of the Chinese embassy in the country and registered strong protest over ‘aggressive actions’ by the Chinese coastguard in the South China Sea.

South China Sea: Philippines summons Chinese diplomat over ‘unacceptable, aggressive’ actions by coastguard

The Chinese Coast Guard on Saturday (March 23) used water cannons against Filipino ships attempting to deliver supplies to troops at an outpost in the West Philippine Sea which Beijing asserts as the South China Sea.

Video: Chinese action causes near-collision of Philippine civilian vessel in South China Sea

The European Union and the Philippines have announced the resumption of free trade agreement negotiations. This comes after a seven-year hiatus caused by concerns over human rights under the previous Philippine administration.

EU-Philippines trade talks resume after 7-year hiatus

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

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, at the invitation of his counterparts, will be on an official visit to Singapore, Philippines and Malaysia from March 23-27, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Saturday (Mar 16).

India: EAM Jaishankar to visit Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia on March 23-27

The police in the Philippines rescued hundreds of people from a scam centre where they were forced to pose as lovers online. The police claimed that they conducted the raid on the centre on Thursday (Mar 14) and rescued 383 Filipinos, 202 Chinese and 73 other foreign nationals.

Philippines becomes host of 'love scam' centre, hundreds rescued so far

Chinese and Philippine coast guard vessels collided in the disputed South China sea on the 5th of March. At least four Filipino crew members were injured in this latest high seas confrontation which occurred in waters around Second Thomas shoal in the Spratly islands, where both the nations have competing territorial claims.

Beijing & Manila accuse each other of provocation

During an official visit to Manila on Monday, US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo revealed that American companies are poised to unveil investments totaling more than $1 billion in the Philippines.

US Commerce Secretary announces $1 billion investments in Philippines

China on Wednesday (Mar 6) accused the United States of using the Philippines as a "pawn" in the South China Sea. This comes after the hostilities between the two Asian nations escalated in recent years over their territorial dispute in the region.

South China Sea: Philippines slams China for 'stirring up trouble'

South China Sea Tensions: Chinese Coast Guard fires water cannon at Philippines supply vessel. Philippines accused China of using water cannons at its supply vessel on March 5. The vessel was on a routine resupply mission in the South China Sea.

Chinese boats fire water at Philippine vessel, at least four Filipino crew members injured

The Philippines slammed China, on Tuesday (Mar 5) for its “dangerous manoeuvres” in the disputed South China Sea saying that at least four Filipino crew members were left injured after Chinese ships had fired water cannons at one of its vessels, which also sustained damage.

Manila slams Beijing for ‘dangerous manoeuvres’ in South China Sea; 4 Filipino crew members injured

Not just stadiums and arenas, pop star Taylor Swift is filling up classrooms too. A Premier University in Philippines is rolling out a celebrity studies course examining the singer and her impact on global pop culture.

Celebrity studies: Taylor Swift in focus | Top Philippine University launches Swift course

Top Philippine University launches Swift course

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr told the Australian parliament on Thursday (February 29) he would not allow any foreign power to take "one square inch" of the country's territory, and that Manila was firm in defending its sovereignty.

''Would not allow any foreign power to take one square inch...'' Marcos takes a veiled jibe at China

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos said on Thursday (Feb 29) that his country was on the frontline of a battle for regional peace. Addressing the Australian parliament in Canberra, President Marcos said that the Philippines found itself on the frontline against actions that undermined regional peace, eroded regional stability, and threatened regional success.

Philippines on frontline of battle for regional peace, President Marcos tells Australian parliament

Hundreds of Filipino protesters marched through the capital Manila on Sunday (Feb 25), marking the 38th anniversary of the uprising which ended the brutal dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos Sr saying that it was not just a one-time event but an ongoing movement.

‘History repeating itself?’: Filipinos oppose Marcos’ charter change plans on anniversary of uprising

The Philippines on February 17 accused Chinese coast guard ships of "dangerous" manoeuvres after they repeatedly blocked a vessel delivering supplies to Filipino fishermen at a reef off the Southeast Asian nation's coast.

Philippines slams China for chasing its boats

The Philippines on February 17 accused Chinese coast guard ships of "dangerous" manoeuvres after they repeatedly blocked a vessel delivering supplies to Filipino fishermen at a reef off the Southeast Asian nation's coast. Watch to know more!

China-Philippines tensions: Manila repeatedly accuses Chinese coast guard of harassment

At least 54 people have been killed in a landslide that hit a gold-mining village in Southern Philippines. As per authorities, 63 others are still missing. The landslide hit the mountain village of Masara in Davao De Oro province on Tuesday night after weeks of torrential rains.

Rain triggers deadly landslide in Southern Philippines, rescue underway

The Philippine Coast Guard has accused Chinese vessels of engaging in "dangerous" manoeuvres on Sunday (Feb 11) while on a nine-day patrol close to a reef off the coast of Southeast Asia.

Philippine Coast Guard accuses Chinese vessels of ‘dangerous’ manoeuvres

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Mindanao, Philippines, on Saturday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said. The quake was 10 km (6 miles) deep, GFZ said.

Earthquake of magnitude 5.6 strikes Mindanao, Philippines

As many as six people were killed while 31 were injured in a rain-induced landslide in a gold-mining village, situated in the mountainous region of the southern Philippines, informed officials on Wednesday (Feb 7).

Philippines: Six killed, 31 injured in landslide caused by heavy rains

Last year, the Philippines became Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing economy, overtaking Vietnam and Malaysia. Three big factors helped the economy top the growth chart: consumption, services and investment. Gross domestic product expanded 5.6%, surpassing the Bloomberg estimate of 5.5%.

The Philippines becomes Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing economy

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