Japan and Philippines Strengthen Defense Ties: A New Strategic Partnership
Japan and the Philippines agree to upgrade defense ties, launch intelligence-sharing negotiations, and accelerate military equipment transfers to bolster regional security.
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China Rejects Japan-Philippines Maritime Boundary Talks as Illegal and Null
China has declared maritime boundary talks between Japan and the Philippines illegal and null, asserting its own rights to the area east of Taiwan island.
China Voices Strong Opposition to Japan-Philippines Maritime Talks
China has condemned maritime delimitation talks between Japan and the Philippines near Taiwan island, calling the move a violation of international law and maritime rights.
Japan and Philippines Eye Landmark Security Pact During Presidential Visit
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is visiting Japan to discuss a landmark defense intelligence agreement (GSOMIA), signaling a strategic shift in Asia’s security landscape.
Tragedy in Philippines: 3 Dead, 17 Missing After Building Collapse in Angeles City
Rescue efforts are ongoing in Angeles City, Philippines, where a nine-story condo-hotel collapse has left 3 dead and 17 missing, including a Malaysian national.
Rescue Efforts Intensify After Building Collapse in Angeles City, Philippines
Search and rescue efforts are ongoing in Angeles City, Philippines, after a nine-story condo-hotel collapsed, leaving three dead and seventeen missing.
Building Collapse in Angeles City, Philippines: 4 Dead, 17 Still Missing
A building collapse in Angeles City, Philippines, has left 4 dead and 17 missing. Rescue teams are battling hazardous conditions to save survivors.
Building Collapse in Angeles City: 30 People Trapped in Northern Philippines
At least 30 people are trapped after a building under construction collapsed before dawn on Sunday in Angeles City, Pampanga Province, Philippines.
26 Rescued After Construction Site Collapse in Northern Philippines
Rescue teams have saved 26 people after a nine-story building under construction collapsed in Angeles City, Philippines. Search efforts continue for those still trapped.
Chinese Embassy Intervenes After 69 Nationals Detained in Philippines Raid
The Chinese Embassy is seeking fair treatment and legal safeguards for 69 nationals detained during a raid on a steel plant in the Philippines.
Philippine Senate Convenes as Impeachment Court for VP Sara Duterte
The Philippine Senate has convened as an impeachment court to try Vice President Sara Duterte on charges including corruption and sedition.
Tensions Surge as Philippine Senate Placed Under Lockdown After Gunshots
Philippine Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano claims the chamber is “under attack” following gunshots and an attempted arrest within the complex, leading to a full security lockdown.
Philippine House Approves Impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte
The Philippine House of Representatives has voted to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte on charges of corruption and sedition, sending the case to the Senate for trial.
Philippine House Panel Clears Path for VP Impeachment Vote
The Philippine House Committee on Justice has adopted a report finding probable cause to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, sending the case to a plenary vote.
Remembering Bataan: Uncovering the Enduring Legacy of WWII Atrocities
Over 80 years later, the legacy of the brutal Bataan Death March endures through survivor families, reminding us of WWII’s profound human cost and the importance of historical memory.
Mayon Volcano Erupts, Casting Ash Over Philippine Province
The Philippines’ iconic Mayon Volcano erupted on Saturday, spewing a massive ash column over Albay Province, highlighting the risks and realities of living near active volcanoes.
China Coast Guard Warns Philippine Vessel Near Huangyan Dao
The China Coast Guard warned a Philippine vessel in the territorial sea of Huangyan Dao, citing illegal entry and highlighting increased patrols since April 2026.
China Conducts Military Exercises East of Luzon Island
The PLA Southern Theater Command announces recent naval exercises east of the Philippines’ Luzon Island, citing regional security needs and adherence to international law.
ICC Upholds Jurisdiction Over Ex-Philippines Leader Duterte
ICC appeals judges confirm jurisdiction over ex-Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte, advancing trial on alleged drug war killings.
PLA Conducts South China Sea Patrols Amid Regional Tensions
PLA Southern Theater Command concludes routine South China Sea patrols, reaffirming commitment to regional stability amid Philippine-led joint exercises.