World Apr 08 The U.S. Army will hold combat training in the Philippines as maritime tensions rise The U.S. Army is introducing a joint battlefield training in the Philippines to improve combat readiness including by ensuring adequate supply of ammunition and other needs in difficult conditions in tropical jungles and on scattered islands.
World Feb 13 Millions of Indonesians choose a new president in one of the world’s largest elections Millions of Indonesians are choosing a new president as the world's third-largest democracy aspires to become a global economic powerhouse just over 25 years since emerging from a brutal authoritarian era.
World Feb 02 UN expert says more needs to be done to address human rights abuses in the Philippines A U.N. expert says steps have been taken under Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to address human rights abuses such as the killings of journalists and rights activists.
World Jan 29 Former Philippine president accuses successor of plotting to expand power Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who was notorious for a harsh anti-drug crackdown that left thousands of mostly poor suspects dead during his presidency, offered no evidence for his claims.
World Dec 10 Philippines says Chinese coast guard used water cannons against its vessels for 2nd day The Chinese coast guard targeted Philippine vessels with water cannon blasts Sunday and rammed one of them, causing damage and endangering Filipino crew members off a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, Philippine officials said.
World Dec 03 Bombing at Sunday Mass in Philippines kills 4, president blames foreign militants The Philippine president blamed “foreign terrorists” for a bomb blast that killed four people Sunday, wounded dozens of other Catholic worshippers in the south and sparked a security alarm, including in the capital, Manila, where state forces were put on…
World Nov 11 Chinese ships block, pursue Philippine vessels as U.S. renews warning it will defend its ally As a U.S. Navy surveillance plane flew in circles, keeping a close watch, dozens of Chinese coast guard and accompanying ships chased and encircled Philippine vessels in the latest confrontation in one of the most dangerous flashpoints in the South…
World Nov 03 Japan and Philippine leaders agree to negotiate a defense pact and boost ties amid China’s aggression The move is part of efforts to fortify their alliance in the face of China's alarming assertiveness in the region.
World Oct 22 Philippines say Chinese boats rammed vessels in disputed waters A top Philippine security official said there were no injuries among the Filipino crew members and an assessment of the damage to both vessels was underway.
World Aug 23 2 Philippine supply boats breach Chinese coast guard blockade in hotly contested South China Sea It's the latest flare-up from territorial disputes in the busy sea that has become a delicate fault line in the U.S.-China rivalry.