USNI

U.S., Philippines Commit to Increased Missile, Drone Deployments in First Island Chain

US Army landing craft, utility USAV Calaboza (LCU-2009), conducts High Mobility Artillery Rocket System landing drills off the shore of Bosco Island during Balikatan 23 on April 23, 2023. US Marine ...
Reuters

Philippines says communication channels still open with Beijing on South China Sea

MANILA, Feb 20 (Reuters) - The Philippine foreign ministry said on Friday that it is maintaining open communication with China even as it strengthens cooperation with "like‑minded" countries that ...
The Diplomat

Why Did Philippine VP Sara Duterte Declare Her Presidential Candidacy?

Trump Endangers the Handover of the UK’s ‘Last Colony’ Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has just announced her intent to run for president in the 2028 election, prompting speculations that it is ...
Reuters

'Welcome to CHINA' greets Philippine officials on trip to disputed South China Sea

Philippine officials visit Thitu amid Chinese presence Roaming message says "Welcome to CHINA" Filipino fishermen say China stops them fishing best waters China says its actions lawful, professional ...
USNI

U.S. to Transfer Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft, Patrol Vessels to Philippine Coast Guard

The Philippine Coast Guard is set to receive three Beechcraft King Air planes, according to a contract finalized Feb. 16, 2026. Textron photo The Pentagon and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) finalized a ...