The Philippines and the United States conducted joint military exercises in the South China Sea, enhancing cooperation amid rising Chinese presence. This marks the 11th drill since November 2023. The ...
Philippine marines scan the horizon as they stand guard at West York Island (Likas, in Filipino), one of the islands occupied by the Philippines in the disputed South China Sea, on June 5, 2025, ...
Against this backdrop, the Philippines stands out for its heavy reliance on the “rules-based order” in dealing with China in the West Philippine Sea. Under President Marcos Jr., the Philippine ...
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino forces transported food, fuel and new personnel to a Philippine territorial outpost in a fiercely disputed shoal in the South China Sea, two Philippe officials said.
Philippine Army Soldiers assigned to 71st Infantry Battalion, 702nd Brigade, 7th Infantry Division, conduct a reconnaissance during exercise Salaknib 25 at Fort Magsaysay, Philippines, June 6, 2025.