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Philippines, US and Allies Launch Largest Ever Balikatan Drills Amid Rising Regional Tensions
The Philippines and the United States, together with several allied nations, have begun their annual “Balikatan” military exercises, marking the largest iteration of the...
Cyanide Discovery in South China Sea Sparks Philippines–China Tensions
The Philippines has raised alarm after discovering cyanide on Chinese vessels operating near a disputed atoll in the South China Sea, intensifying tensions in...
Philippines path to ASEAN’s Ukraine? The move toward a regional military hub
Last week, the Pentagon disclosed that the US-led military manufacturing partnership (PIPIR) is assessing funding for a major new ammunition assembly and production line...
Philippines Rebuffs China Claim as South China Sea Tensions Harden
The Philippines has rejected renewed assertions by China over sovereignty in the South China Sea, deepening a long running dispute that has increasingly defined...
Maintaining a Deterrence Strategy for the Philippines in the Scarborough Shoal
The South China Sea is one of the most tempestuous regions today due to numerous provocations that could lead to heightened diplomatic standoffs and...
The Fatal Costs of the Philippines-Taiwan War Scenario
In August 2025, President Marcos Jr. said that “a war over Taiwan will drag the Philippines, kicking and screaming into the conflict."
Pushing for preparation,...
Philippine Officials Reassert Sovereignty on Thitu Amid South China Sea Tensions
A recent visit by Philippine officials to Thitu Island, the country’s largest outpost in the contested Spratly archipelago, has underscored the intensifying pressures in...
Philippines Keeps Dialogue Open with China Amid South China Sea Tensions
Philippines confirmed that it is maintaining open communication channels with China, even as it deepens partnerships with countries that share its stance on maritime...
Philippine Lawmakers Consider Marcos Impeachment
Philippine lawmakers met on Tuesday to decide whether to advance impeachment complaints against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who is accused of betraying the public's...
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte Faces Fresh Impeachment Complaints
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte was hit with a new round of impeachment complaints on Monday, reviving efforts to remove her from office after...