The Latest Breaking News from Ferdinand Marcos Jr

The United States has renewed a warning that it would defend the Philippines in case of an armed attack after Chinese ships blocked and collided with two Filipino vessels in the South China Sea

Jonila Castro and Jhed Tamano say they were taken from the street by the military and endured abusive interrogations.

Philippine Coast Guard said three Filipino fishermen died when their boat was hit and sank in disputed sea.

The president says he doesn't want trouble, but says Manila will staunchly defend its waters after its coast guard removed a floating barrier China placed at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea.

The Philippine president says his country does not want a confrontation but will staunchly defend its waters after its coast guard removed a floating barrier placed by China at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea

A Philippine admiral says Filipino forces will dismantle any floating barrier that China’s coast guard may install in the disputed South China Sea

Manila says President Marcos issued the order in defiance of Beijing’s position that the disputed area belongs to China.

Some 15 activists and community organisers have gone missing since Ferdinand Marcos Jr took power in the Philippines.

At East Asia summit, leaders warned against sharpening rivalries. US VP Harris, Chinese Premier Li, Russian FM Lavrov urged to manage differences to avoid a "new Cold War". Leaders' statement omitted mention of South China Sea & Ukraine war. ASEAN chair Widodo: "Responsibility to not create new tensions". UN Sec-Gen…