SINGAPORE—The U.S. plans to deploy more advanced missile systems and other weapons in the Philippines to deter Chinese aggression in the South China Sea, the State Department said Tuesday, affirming a ...

A Mid-Range Capability Launcher arrives in Northern Luzon, Philippines, in 2024. (Capt. Ryan DeBooy/U.S. Army) The United States plans to deploy more high-tech missile systems to the Philippines to ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Philippine envoy expresses confidence U.S. won’t abandon Manila despite President Trump’s planned talks with China ...

Philippine Army soldiers and U.S. Army soldiers conduct training during an annual exercise in the Philippines, April 9, 2025. (Staff Sgt. Katelyn Vazquez/U.S. Army) The U.S. Army’s rotation in the ...

Our eLibrary offers over 25,000 IMF publications in multiple formats. The Philippines is actively pursuing a renewable energy (RE) transition to meet its NDC targets and the COP28 pledge to triple ...

Japan and the Philippines signed a defense pact on Thursday that would allow the tax-free provision of ammunition, fuel, food and other necessities when their forces stage joint training to boost ...

In early January, the Philippine peso slid to 59.38 per dollar — its weakest level on record. While it has since recouped some losses, officials have signaled a tolerance for further depreciation and ...

In 2025, large-scale corruption triggered massive protests across the Philippines, which severely eroded public trust in the government and undermined the presidency of Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Can Marcos ...

A garbage mound outside Cebu City in the central Philippines collapsed on Thursday. Rescuers were searching for 34 missing people, including some trapped under the debris. By Isabella Kwai and Jason ...

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and the United States held its 9th Maritime Cooperative Activity in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) with a display of air power to back maritime assets, the Armed ...

MANILA, December 9, 2025 – The Philippine economy slowed in 2025 as domestic shocks, weaker investment, and soft global demand weighed on growth. However, a modest recovery is expected in 2026–2027, ...