Philippines tells Beijing it is alarmed over escalating verbal tussle in South China Sea dispute

The Philippines has told China that it is alarmed about heated exchanges with Chinese diplomats in Manila over the ...

Japan and the Philippines sign a new defense pact as they face growing China aggression

Japan and the Philippines have signed a defense pact that will allow the tax-free provision of ammunition, fuel, food and ...

Today’s headlines: NIA, Philippines-China relations, Alex Eala | The wrap | January 30, 2026

Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: - COA flags P16.7B in NIA projects possibly awarded to unqualified contractors - PH, China hold bilateral talks ...
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Philippines-China sea row heats up

THE Chinese Embassy in Manila has sternly rejected what it called “groundless accusations” in the Philippine Coast Guard’s ...

Philippine president announces new gas find in waters facing disputed South China Sea

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has announced the discovery of a new natural gas deposit near the disputed South ...

New Philippine navy ship to patrol China-claimed waters

The Philippines is strengthening its military to defend its archipelagic territory amid China's presence in the South China Sea.

Philippines, US Hold Joint Military Drill at Disputed South China Sea Shoal

The joint ​sail was ⁠held in the Scarborough Shoal in South China Sea waters lying within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone, which China also claims as part of its territory. ‌It was the 11th ...