Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Thursday his agreement this year to grant the United States access to more military bases in his country was not intended for use for "offensive action" against any country.

Marcos says US access to Philippines bases not meant for 'offensive action'

As he welcomed Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to the White House for talks, US Vice President Joe Biden reaffirmed the US commitment to the security of the Philippines. The talks' main topics included Beijing's expansion into trade routes and the strategic islands of the South China Sea.

Biden-Marcos meet: US sees Philippines as key to counter likely Taiwan invasion by China

Joe Biden reiterated the U.S. Commitment to the Philippines' security as he welcomed Ferdinand Marcos Junior for white house talks. Beijing's expansion into trade routes and the strategic islands of the South China sea, headlined the talks. Marcos, on the first white house visit by a Philippines leader in 10 years, stressed the importance of the U.S. As his country's sole treaty ally in the region. Both countries are seeking ways to push back against what they see as China's aggressive actions near Taiwan and in the South China sea. A joint statement said any attack on Philippine military, including in the South China sea, would invoke U.S. Mutual defense commitments under the 1951 mutual defense treaty. Biden was the first official to reach out to Marcos after his election. The U.S. President has made strengthening economic and military ties in the Indo-Pacific region a cornerstone of his foreign policy.

First White House visit by a Philippines leader in 10 years

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all latest news and top headlines from all across the globe - The United States and the Philippines reaffirmed a 1951 Mutual Defence Treaty that calls for the United States to act in the event of an armed attack on the Philippine military. Joe Biden hosted the president of the Philippines at the White House, and the two leaders were anticipated to agree on new guidelines for stronger military cooperation.

US and Philippines to reaffirm 1951 Mutual Defence Treaty | WION Speed News

Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the president of the Philippines, has arrived in America and will meet Joe Biden there. The summit comes after both countries this week completed its largest Ward rules ever, and it is largely predicted to take U.S.-Philippine sties to Historic High.

Philippines President Marcos: Meeting essential for national interests of Philippines

Philippines President Marcos arrives in US to meet President Biden at White House

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

China said on Friday (April 28) that the near-collision in the South China Sea between a Chinese Coast Guard ship and a Philippine patrol vessel carrying journalists was caused by the latter's "premeditated and provocative action.

China slams Philippines over near-collision of vessels in South China sea, Manila responds

Amid talks with China, the Philippines’ top diplomat raised his concerns over escalating tensions in waters around Taiwan, on Saturday (April 22). The statement was issued by Manila’s foreign ministry after the talks between Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang and Philippine foreign secretary Enrique Manalo as the two countries have sought to deepen economic ties while also managing their dispute in the South China Sea.

Philippines raises concerns over 'escalating tensions' in Taiwan Strait amid talks with China

Beijing is making diplomatic inroads around the world from Africa to the Philippines to the west Asia but china is not the only country doing so? The united states of America is also making diplomatic inroads holding drills with various countries and meeting their leaders but the bigger question that arises is if US. Will be able to counter china's growing expansionism?

US counters China's quest for global influence

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang on Saturday (April 22) held bilateral talks with his Philippine counterpart Enrique Manalo amid the Philippines staging its largest-ever military exercises with the United States.

Chinese FM holds bilateral talks with Philippine counterpart amid Philippines-US war games

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang is set to arrive in Manila on Friday for a two-day official visit, amid rising tensions between the two sides over the renewed military alliance between the Philippines and the United States to counter China in South China Sea and around Taiwan.

Chinese Foreign Minister visits Philippines amid rising tensions

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang was due to arrive in Manila Friday to try to boost ties with the Philippines, which is staging its largest-ever military exercises with the United States.

Chinese FM to visit Manila during Philippines-US war games

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang landed in Philippine capital Manila on Friday. China's department of foreign affairs says that regional security issues of mutual concern are part of the discussions. Talks on strengthening cooperation in agriculture, trade, energy among others are also on the agenda. The Chinese Minister is also scheduled to hold talks with Phillipine president Ferdinand Marcos. Today he held talks with his Philippine counterpart. Enrique Manalo. during the talks, Philippines' Foreign Minister said that differences between the two nations over the South China Sea are not the sum total of their bilateral ties. While Qin said that Beijing is ready to work with manila to implement a consensus between the two countries and properly resolve differences.

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang in Philippines, to hold talks with Philippine President | WION

China's top minister visits Philippines amid US drills | World News | WION

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang will be in the Philippines this weekend, the Department of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday.

China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang to visit Philippines

United States and Philippines anti-tank missile exercises are presently underway in the South China Sea. The operation which is part of a two-week annual bilateral war games follows China's three-days of drills around Taiwan.

US-Philippines exercise in South China sea; China irked by America's growing presence in sea

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At least seven people, including two children, were killed after a fire broke out late Saturday (April 8) in a residential complex near the Philippine capital city of Manila, police said, as per AFP.

Philippines: At least seven killed in fire near capital city Manila

India's Ministry of Home Affairs has released a list of 117 apps that it seeks to get banned in the country. The list includes dating, gaming and illegal loan-providing apps linked to China, the Philippines and Nigeria. Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: India wants 117 apps banned | Apps linked to China, Philippines & Nigeria

Four weeks after a Philippine tanker loaded with 800,000 litres of thick oil sank off the central island of Mindoro, Philippine fishermen continue to struggle to scrape toxic sludge from the rocks along the shore while the vessel continues to leak. Hem Kaur Soraya brings you the report.

Philippine fishermen struggle as oil spill keeps them ashore | WION Climate Tracker

News of tragedy off the coast of the Philippines, at least 31 people have either drowned or were burnt alive after a ferry caught fire near the coast late on Wednesday. One report says 250 people were aboard the ill-fated boat when the fire erupted.

Philippines: 31 die in a fire aboard a ferry off the coast | World News | WION

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has said has said that Philippines has given the United States access to four more military bases in the country. He also added that the locations will be announced pretty soon.

Philippines grants US access to four more military bases

The United States and Philippines are set to hold joint military drills, which are aimed at strengthening the interoperability of both nations under different circumstances.

U.S. & Philippines set to hold joint military drills to strengthen synergy of troops

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