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.
World Jul 26 Typhoon Doksuri slams into the northern Philippines, leaving at least 2 dead and thousands displaced The typhoon slammed into Fuga Island before dawn and later made landfall in another island off Aparri town in Cagayan province, where more than 15,000 people were evacuated from high-risk coastal villages.
World Jul 14 Blinken meets with top China diplomat in Indonesia amid regional tensions United States officials said Blinken stressed the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and raised unspecified concerns by Washington and its allies over China's actions.
World Jul 12 Ousted Myanmar leader Suu Kyi wants to join talks on crisis, Thail diplomat says Thailand’s top diplomat says he met with ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi in detention over the weekend and she conveyed her openness to engage in talks to resolve the crisis in her strife-torn nation.
World Jun 11 Mount Mayon, the Philippines’ most active volcano, spews lava as locals evacuate The Philippines' most active volcano has begun spewing lava in a gentle eruption, putting thousands of people on heightened alert for the possibility of a violent explosion that would force them to suddenly evacuate from their homes, authorities said Monday.
World May 29 Thousands evacuated as Philippines warns of approaching Typhoon Mawar The typhoon is packing maximum sustained winds of 96 mph and gusts of up to 118 mph but is forecast to spare the mountainous region a direct hit.
Politics May 01 WATCH: Biden says U.S. and Philippines are ‘ironclad’ partners amid China tension President Joe Biden reiterated U.S. commitment to the Philippines' security and noted the "deep friendship" of the two nations as he welcomed Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for White House talks.