The Latest Breaking News from Manila

US VP Harris Visits Philippine Island near China-claimed Waters

US Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday visited a Philippine island near waters claimed by China to show support for the longtime US ally and counter Beijing's growing influence in the region. Harris is the highest-ranking US official ever to visit the western island of Palawan, the closest Philippine landmass…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 22, 2022

U.S. stands with Philippines against coercion in South China Sea - Harris

Washington will stand by the Philippines in the face of intimidation and coercion in the South China Sea, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris said on Tuesday while visiting the Palawan island in the disputed waters.

Reuters · Nov 22, 2022

‘Unwavering’: Harris stresses US commitment to the Philippines

US Vice President will also visit South China Sea area, as Philippines reported an incident with the Chinese coastguard.

Al Jazeera · Nov 21, 2022

US to spend $66m on new facilities at Philippines military bases

MANILA: The Philippines on Tuesday said defence ally the United States had agreed to spend $66.5 million to start building training and warehouse facilities at three of its military bases, under a 2014 joint security deal.

Bangkok Post · Nov 15, 2022

Nobel peace laureate Maria Ressa: ‘In 2024, democracy could fall off a cliff’

The journalist, who is facing prison in the Philippines, talks about the dark side of social media and why truth is being eroded in politics

The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2022

At least 31 killed as storm lashes Philippines

MANILA: Landslides and flooding killed at least 31 people as heavy rain from an approaching storm lashed the southern Philippines, a disaster official said on Friday.

Bangkok Post · Oct 28, 2022

Philippines gets US military helicopters after Russia deal dumped

Manila will seek to have at least some of the reported $32m Russian helicopter deal down payment ‘refunded’ by Moscow.

Al Jazeera · Oct 21, 2022

Russia says Philippines should honour military helicopters deal

Russian ambassador says Moscow will fulfil its side of the contract and it expects the Philippines to do the same.

Al Jazeera · Oct 20, 2022

Philippines looking at market intervention to defend peso: Marcos

MANILA: The Philippines will continue to use interest rates to mitigate against inflation and may step in to defend a depreciating peso, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post · Oct 18, 2022

U.S. grants Philippines $100 million in foreign military financing

The United States has made available $100 million in foreign military financing to the Philippines, its ambassador in Manila said on Friday, part of efforts to boost the Southeast Asian country's defence capabilities and military modernisation.

Reuters · Oct 14, 2022