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Top Philippine and US Marine officers take part in the opening ceremony of the Kamandag 2024 military exercise at Fort Bonifacio in Manila on Tuesday. Photo: AFP

Philippines says ‘no specific threat’ over military drill involving more allies

This year’s Kamandag exercise involves troops from the Philippines, the US, Japan, Australia, the UK and South Korea, along with observers.

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Hundreds of Chinese men arrested over online scams in Sri Lanka

China accuses Philippine ships of violating sovereignty after latest collision

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Most Filipinos won’t support pro-China candidates in 2025 elections: survey

Such views are driven by concerns over the South China Sea dispute and pro-China candidates undermining national security, an analyst says.

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Voters pass by campaign posters outside a polling centre in Quezon City in 2022. More than 66 million registered Filipinos will cast their votes for over 18,280 candidates vying for posts across the country during midterm elections next May. Photo: AP

From Singapore to Thailand and the Philippines, expect some wetter weeks ahead

Above-average rainfall is forecast to sweep Southeast Asia over the coming months, as La Nina conditions bring storms and downpours.

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Will arrest of Pogo ‘kingpin’ in the Philippines expose wider web of corruption?

Authorities say Lyu Dong established a ‘a network of scam farms’, including a Pogo facility in the town where Guo formerly served as mayor.

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‘I don’t see that’: Philippines doubts Beijing’s South China Sea sincerity

Manila’s defence minister voiced scepticism on Monday about China’s intention to negotiate a South China Sea code of conduct.

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Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jnr gives a speech at a military conference earlier this year. Photo: AP

Opinion | Asean members find common ground in disputed waters

Southeast Asian nations may take different tacks on China, but they share an interest in cooperating to defend their core interests.

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Apollo Quiboloy Senate bid tests religion’s ‘unholy’ grip on Philippine politics

As his legal troubles mount, the Duterte-linked pastor’s candidacy blurs the lines between religious influence and political power.

Pregnant Filipino women arrested in Cambodia for surrogacy could be jailed

Cambodian authorities said the women were charged under the country’s laws against human trafficking and sexual exploitation.

A general view of buildings in Phnom Penh. Photo: EPA-EFE

Biden skips Southeast Asia summits – is it a snub or strategy shift?

Biden’s absence does not necessarily indicate weaker US interest in Southeast Asia but rather a shift in engagement strategy, analysts say.

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US President Joe Biden poses with other leaders during the 2022 Asean summit in Phnom Penh. Photo: Reuters

Runaway Filipino helpers caught, blame ‘overwatch’ for leaving Seoul

The two women, who left their jobs in the capital due to excessive surveillance, were caught working illegally in Busan.

‘Behaviour that can’t be ignored’: Marcos’ Asean call for South China Sea code

Marcos Jnr cites recent South China Sea incidents, warns economic cooperation alone will not ease security concerns in the region.

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Philippine defence: what’s so special about the Typhon missile system?

Beijing is wary as Manila can enhance its external defence with the Typhon to counter increasing Chinese assertiveness, analysts say.

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US soldiers launch a Tomahawk missile from the Mid-Range Capability or Typhon launcher at a base in California last year. Photo: Handout via US Army

Mayoral bid by Philippines’ Duterte signals dominance of political dynasties

Besides the Duterte and Marcos families, the Nograles, Cayetano, Estrada, Villar and Tulfo clans are also contesting in the 2025 elections.

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Philippine Vice-President-Sara Duterte greets her father during her inauguration ceremony in 2022. Photo: EPA-EFE

Opinion | Asean neutrality remains key to regional peace amid US-China rivalry

As next Asean chair Malaysia shows, an open door to all, even with intensifying great power competition, is vital to stability and development.

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Chinese Premier Li Qiang pushes for stronger economic integration with Asean

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, Jnr says economic cooperation can’t be divorced from political security.

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Opinion | Exploding pagers expose worrying risks in Southeast Asia’s supply chains

For the small businesses dominating Southeast Asia’s consumer electronics industry, ensuring against external tampering would be a costly burden.

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A communication device lies on the ground as Lebanese forces prepare to destroy it in a controlled explosion, between the southern villages of Burj al Muluk and Klayaa, on September 19. Hundreds of pagers and walkie-talkies used by Hezbollah exploded across Lebanon in unprecedented attacks that spanned two days, killing 32 people and wounding more than 3,000 others. Photo: AFP

Could Philippines’ support on South China Sea make Vietnam budge its stance?

Analysts believe that while Vietnam appreciates the gesture, it is unlikely to influence Hanoi’s strategy in the disputed waters.

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Filipino helpers earn US$1,340 per month in South Korea. In Hong Kong? US$642

Those willing to work up to 52 hours a week could earn as much as US$1,700 under Seoul’s domestic worker pilot programme.

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China fires water cannons at Philippine boats in waters near Scarborough Shoal

China’s coastguard says it took ‘legitimate control measures’ against two Philippine fisheries vessels on resupply mission in disputed South China Sea.

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In this file photo, a China Coast Guard ship fires a water cannon towards a Philippine fisheries vessel as it approaches the Scarborough Shoal. Photo: Philippine coastguard via AP

Ex-mayor Alice Guo skips Philippine election in U-turn to ‘clear my name’

Guo is facing human trafficking charges and accusations that she has links to Chinese intelligence.

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Dismissed Bamban mayor Alice Guo speaks during a Senate hearing in Pasay City, Philippines last month. Photo: AP

South Korea, Philippines agree to closer coastguard ties

Philippines attempts to woo arms manufacturers with ‘self-reliant defence’ push

The new law comes as the Philippine navy began joint drills near Taiwan with counterparts from Australia, Canada, France, Japan and the US.

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Philippines moves to define sea routes, strengthening sovereignty against China

The Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act and Maritime Zones Act aim to bolster enforcement against unauthorised foreign vessels.

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A member of the Philippine coastguard points at a map showing Palawan province and other Philippine-occupied areas in the South China Sea last year. Photo: AP

‘I want to serve you’: Philippines ex-president Duterte to run for city mayor

This move is seen as a bid to bolster support for his daughter, Sara, who is expected to run for president in 2028.

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Rodrigo Duterte, the former Philippine president, is marking a return to politics by running for mayor of his home city, Davao City. Photo: TNS

Philippines’ Alice Guo running for mayor ... again?

Her lawyer said Guo would run again, even as she faces criminal charges, espionage accusations and doubts over her citizenship.

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Opinion | Whether Trump or Harris wins, for Manila, 1 thing will stay the same

Given the US’ contest with China, the Philippines’ strategic role and its alliance with Washington will remain critical.

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The Philippines
Latest news, in-depth features and opinion on the Philippines, covering politics, economy, society, and Manila’s relationships with China and its Southeast Asian neighbours.
last updated:
27 August, 2024
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