The Latest Breaking News from Philippines

Philippines: Missing plane with 4 aboard crashed on volcano

The wreckage of a small plane carrying two Filipino pilots and two Australian passengers has been identified on one of the Philippines' most active volcanoes

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023

Philippines, US discuss joint coast guard patrols in S. China Sea

MANILA: The Philippines and the United States are discussing conducting joint coast guard patrols, including in the South China Sea, a Manila official said on Monday.

Bangkok Post · Feb 20, 2023

Four feared dead in horror plane crash as wreckage spotted near remote volcano

The plane was bound for the Philippines' capital Manila, but vanished after taking off on Saturday morning with two Filipino pilots and two Australian passengers on board

Daily Mirror · Feb 20, 2023

President Marcos says Philippines 'will not lose an inch' of territory

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Saturday that the country "will not lose an inch" of territory, his remarks coming on the heels of continuing maritime tensions with Beijing in the South China Sea.

Reuters · Feb 18, 2023

Lawmakers eye opportunities as Philippines base access expands

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers say the Pentagon’s newly unlocked access to a handful of additional bases in the Philippines will boost the United States’ ability to deter Chinese aggression while deepening collaboration with a key ally in the region.

Tribune News Service · Feb 17, 2023

Philippines sides with US amid rising regional tensions between Beijing and Washington

The US-China rivalry in east Asia has taken an interesting turn after the recent visit of US defense secretary, Lloyd Austin, to the Philippines. Austin’s trip ended in an expanded deal, the enhanced defense cooperation agreement (EDCA).

The Conversation · Feb 17, 2023

Lawmakers eye opportunities as Philippines base access expands - Roll Call

Lawmakers say the Pentagon’s new access to additional bases in the Philippines will boost its ability to deter Chinese aggression.

Roll Call · Feb 17, 2023

Can ASEAN Benefit From the EU’s Green Agriculture Push?

The EU wants to champion “green agriculture” in Southeast Asia. But limited trade relations, regulatory nightmares, and distrust could stymie it.

The News Lens · Feb 17, 2023

Wales clinch first win since Switzerland heartbreak with Pinatar Cup triumph

Wales Women began their Pinatar Cup campaign with a 1-0 win over the Philippines

Wales Online · Feb 16, 2023

Philippines quake causes hospital evacuation, minor damage

A strong earthquake has rocked a central Philippine province, sending people out of their homes at night, prompting dozens of patients to be evacuated from a hospital and causing minor damage to a coliseum and business establishments

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023