U.S. and Philippine soldiers have started the first phase of an annual land-defense exercise in the Philippines, according to ...

MANILA--A Philippine security official ... consultation mechanism to avoid an escalation of the disputes. The next round of talks will be hosted by China, the official said.

and a reversal of moves indicating the United States is pulling the Philippines into the Taiwan theater; all in exchange for corresponding de-escalatory actions by China. But a de-escalation in ...

MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) lashed back at China yesterday following Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s recent statements that the Philippines’ actions in ...

The Philippines on Monday dismissed remarks by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi that incidents in the South China Sea are "staged under the direction of other countries," the Philippine News ...

Let’s unpack the rift, learn from history, and forge a path with hope and hard truths” AS US-China tensions flare—driven by tariffs, counter-tariffs, and ...

China has driven off two Philippine government ships that tried ... emphasised that the two sides had agreed to "sustain the de-escalation of tensions" at a ministerial meeting last week.

Beijing accused the Philippines on Friday of "illegally" sending three aircraft into airspace over the disputed South China Sea, adding to long-standing territorial tensions between the two countries.