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Trump administration promises ‘ironclad’ support for Philippines’ security

Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticised China’s ‘dangerous’ actions towards the Philippines in the South China Sea.

Al Jazeera

US missile system will remain in the Philippines despite China's alarm

Two Philippine officials say that American and Filipino security officials have agreed to keep a U.S. mid-range missile system in the northern Philippines indefinitely to boost deterrance despite China’s expressions of alarm

The Independent UK

Philippines says China was `dramatically' alarmed over US missile system deployed to its north

China has expressed its “very dramatic” alarm over a mid-range missile system that the U.S. military recently deployed to the Philippines and warned it could destabilize the region

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US hands $500m military aid boost to Philippines amid China tensions

US taking ‘bold steps’ to strengthen alliance says defence chief as Washington bids for increased regional influence.

Al Jazeera

Philippines Says It Agrees With China To 'De-escalate' South China Sea Tensions

The Philippines and China agreed on Tuesday to "de-escalate tensions" over the South China Sea, Manila said, following a violent clash in the disputed waters last month.

International Business Times

China blasts US declaration of ‘ironclad’ alliance with Philippines

The US has been deepening diplomatic and military contacts with the Philippines recently as tension with China rises.

Al Jazeera

Blinken Says US Stands By 'Ironclad' Commitments To Defend Philippines

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday that the United States stands by its "ironclad" commitments to defend longtime ally the Philippines against armed attack in the South China Sea.

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ASEAN-Australia Summit To Decry 'Threat Or Use Of Force' In Region

Leaders from Southeast Asian nations and Australia gathered in Melbourne on Monday are expected to denounce the "threat or use of force" to settle disputes in the region, a collective swipe at China.

International Business Times

Philippines Foreign Minister Urges China: 'Stop Harassing Us'

Philippine foreign minister Enrique Manalo told AFP on Monday that his country wants to solve maritime disputes with China peacefully -- but delivered a simple message to Beijing: "stop harassing us".

International Business Times

How an impasse in the South China Sea drove the Philippines, US closer

American troops are returning to the Philippines, in a policy that some fear may invite conflict with China.

Al Jazeera

China urges Philippines to ‘act with caution’ amid South China Sea dispute

Tensions between the two nations have risen this year, with China attempting to disrupt Filipino ship resupply missions.

Al Jazeera

Live updates | Day 5 of the latest Israel-Palestinian war

Airstrikes have pounded neighborhoods throughout the night and into Wednesday as Israel stepped up its offensive on the Gaza Strip in response to an unprecedented attack by Hamas

The Independent UK

Scope for joint sales, patrols through maritime cooperation between India and Philippines

“We are both maritime nations and there is great scope where we could identify various cooperative activities.”

The Hindu

China's FM holds talks in Philippines amid strained ties

China’s foreign minister says his country is willing to work with the Philippines to resolve their differences, as tensions rise over Beijing’s behavior in the disputed South China Sea and Manila’s deeping military cooperation with the U.S. Foreign Minister Qin Gang held talks in Manila with his Philippine counterpart, Enrique…

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Philippines, China Commit to Working on Resolving Differences

The Philippines and China pledged on Saturday to work together to resolve their maritime differences in the South China Sea, where the two have competing claims, and to deepen bilateral ties. Talks between the countries' foreign ministers mark the latest in a series of high-level meetings of the Philippines with…

Reuters

US, Philippines agree to complete road map for security assistance

Top defense and diplomatic officials of the United States and Philippines agreed on Tuesday to complete a road map in coming months for the delivery of U.S. defense assistance to the Southeast Asian nation over the next five to 10 years.

Reuters

Discussion needed on how US can use Philippines bases - foreign minister

Washington and Manila will need to discuss what the U.S. may do with its access to certain military bases in the Philippines, Filipino Foreign Minister Enrique Manalo said on Monday.

Reuters

Top US, Philippine officials to meet after expanding defense pact

The top foreign and defense officials of the United States and the Philippines will meet in Washington next week, the U.S. State Department announced on Wednesday, just as the two countries have expanded their defense cooperation agreement.

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The Independent UK

Philippine, Indonesia talks on pandemic recovery challenges

Philippine leader Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has affirmed deepening economic and security ties with Indonesia during the first overseas trip of his presidency, while expressing concern about the persistent difficulties Southeast Asian nations have faced after pandemic

The Independent UK

Marcos flying to Indonesia, Singapore on first foreign trip

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will travel to Indonesia and Singapore on his first overseas trip since taking office in June to strengthen security ties and discuss problems confronting the region, including strife in Myanmar

Tribune News Service

Blinken vows to stand by Philippines amid China tensions

Secretary of State Antony Blinken sought to bolster America’s alliance with the Philippines under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., calling the Southeast Asian nation an “irreplaceable” ally as tensions between the U.S. and China spike.

The Independent UK

US warns it will defend ally if China breaks sea ruling

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is renewing a call to China to comply with a 2016 arbitration ruling that invalidated Beijing’s vast claims in the South China Sea

Reuters

China foreign minister seeks 'new golden era' of ties with Philippines

China's foreign minister said on Wednesday Beijing was ready to work with new Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr to help usher in what he called a "new golden era" in the countries' relationship.

Reuters

Philippines' Marcos appoints career diplomat as foreign minister

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos appointed career diplomat Enrique Manalo as foreign affairs secretary, the president's press secretary said on Friday.

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