Philippines
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Japan to Help the Philippines Strengthen Oil Reserves Amid Energy Security Concerns
Japan and the Philippines Deepen Energy Security Cooperation Japan is preparing to assist the Philippines in strengthening its petroleum reserves as Manila seeks to reduce its vulnerability to disruptions in…
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Chinese ship rams Philippines gov’t vessel in South China Sea: Coastguard
A coastguard authority accused a foreign vessel of executing dangerous maritime maneuvers before intentionally ramming a government supply ship. The targeted vessel was conducting a resupply mission to deliver fuel…
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Election in Philippines’ Bangsamoro region ends in hung parliament
The first landmark parliamentary elections in an autonomous southern region ended in a hung parliament, as no single political party secured an absolute majority. Main rival political factions, which emerged…
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Philippines warns China may reassert itself amid US-South Korea drill cuts
Defense officials in Southeast Asia warned that regional superpowers could exploit operational gaps created by scaled-back military exercises. The scaling down and early conclusion of joint war games were ordered…
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South Korea and the Philippines Face Deadly Flooding Amid Extreme Monsoon Rains
Extreme rainfall triggers deaths and evacuations South Korea and the Philippines are experiencing severe flooding and landslides caused by exceptionally heavy monsoon rains. In South Korea, the southern province of…
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China accuses Philippines of ‘flagrantly infringing’ on sovereignty in seabed claim
The Seabed Claim and Rebuttals Beijing officially accused Manila of flagrantly infringing on Chinese sovereignty this week. This stern rebuke occurred after the Philippines formally presented a bid for extended…
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US-Philippines war games are drawing conflict closer to home
The US-Philippines tactics could we drawing conflict in war games, such as its neighbor China fear its disruption on other countries and Philippines questioning national interest.
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Environmental Sabotage: The Cyanide Allegations at Second Thomas Shoal
The Transition from Maritime Harassment to “Ecological Siege” By April 2026, the long-standing dispute over the Second Thomas Shoal (Ayungin Shoal) has transitioned from water cannon confrontations to accusations of…
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The Iran war should boost security cooperation by US Pacific allies like Japan, the Philippines and South Korea
The war with Iran is not just reshaping the Middle East, but also exposing the limits of the U.S.-led security order. For allies like Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines,…