The Latest Breaking News from Ferdinand Marcos Jr

US says China laser use on Philippine ship was ‘provocative’

The U.S. said China’s move to aim a military-grade laser light at a Philippine ship in an area claimed by both nations in the South China Sea was “provocative and unsafe” and directly threatens peace and stability in the region.

Tribune News Service · Feb 14, 2023

Philippines’ Marcos says open to military access pact with Japan

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he’s open to a potential reciprocal military access agreement with Japan if it would protect the country’s fishermen and its maritime territory.

Tribune News Service · Feb 13, 2023

Philippines' Marcos open to a troop pact with Japan

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Sunday he saw no reason why the Philippines should not have a Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with Japan if it would boost maritime security and ensure greater protection for Filipino fishermen.

Reuters · Feb 13, 2023

Philippine President Marcos Jr visits Japan as security in focus

Philippine president and Japanese PM Fumio Kishida are expected to sign an agreement allowing for closer security ties.

Al Jazeera · Feb 8, 2023

Philippines' Marcos visits Japan seeking closer security ties

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr arrives in Japan on Wednesday for a visit that is expected to pave the way for closer security ties with Tokyo, as Manila increasingly sides with the United States in its regional tussle with China.

Reuters · Feb 8, 2023

Japan shows tough new security moves during Philippines trip

Growing worry over Chinese threats has led to a major Japanese boost in military spending, defense partnerships and aid packages

The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2023

Philippines coast guard chief says boosts S. China Sea presence

MANILA: The Philippine Coast Guard has stepped up its presence in the disputed South China Sea by deploying additional vessels and conducting more sorties and overflights to protect maritime territory and the country's fishermen, its chief said on Monday.

Bangkok Post · Feb 6, 2023

Philippines coast guard chief says boosts South China Sea presence

The Philippine Coast Guard has stepped up its presence in the disputed South China Sea by deploying additional vessels and conducting more sorties and overflights to protect maritime territory and the country's fishermen, its chief said on Monday.

Reuters · Feb 6, 2023

US secures key military deal with the Philippines to counter Beijing’s growing regional influence

The Philippines signed an agreement with the United States on Thursday that will allow American soldiers free access to four of its new military bases at a time of growing unease in the Indo-Pacific region over China's burgeoning influence.

France 24 · Feb 3, 2023

China warns the US is 'using' Asian countries as Washington seals crucial military deal with the Philippines

China warns countries in Asia to be vigilant about the US "using" them, after American forces secured access to a further four military bases in the Philippines.

ABC News · Feb 3, 2023