MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines plans to acquire 12 additional light fighters from South Korea for P40 billion, a big boost to the country’s air power amid continuing tensions in the West ...

The Philippines and China agreed Thursday to an indefinite implementation of an arrangement for the resupply of daily necessities and rotation missions by Manila at Ayungin Shoal in the West ...

MANILA, Philippines—The Philippines, for decades, has been the stronghold of Catholicism in Asia, with almost 80 percent of the population identifying themselves as Roman Catholic. Since the ...

Outgoing United States Vice President Kamala Harris has emphasized the importance of reaffirming the US commitment to come into the defense of the Philippines amid China's continued aggression in the ...

The move comes against the backdrop of rising tension between the Philippines, a U.S. treaty ally, and Beijing during the past two years, stemming from their overlapping claims in the busy ...

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines said Tuesday it was alarmed by Chinese coast guard patrols which are growing closer to the country’s shore. Beijing claims most of the South China Sea despite an ...

MANILA, Philippines — In a world where the odds are stacked against the Philippine passport, Kach Umandap has carved a path of possibility, proving that borders can be crossed with courage and ...

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine economic growth is expected to accelerate this year and in 2026, making the country one of the strongest performers among Southeast Asian economies. This is ...

Economic growth is forecast to further go up to 6.2 percent in 2026. "The Philippines is one of the strongest growth performers among [South]east Asian economies," said UN Department of Economic and ...

Hundreds of thousands of barefoot devotees joined an annual procession in the Philippines of a centuries-old statue of Jesus Christ on Thursday in one of the world’s grandest displays of ...

SINGAPORE: The Philippines is willing to discuss and manage its maritime tensions with China via diplomatic means but will not compromise on its territorial sovereignty, said its foreign affairs ...

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ labor market is expected to be disrupted by advances in technology, addressing skill gaps, and climate measures this year until 2030, highlighting the ...