Former President Duterte denies West Philippine Sea deal with China
Mr Duterte’s former spokesperson Harry Roque earlier said the ex-president had a “gentleman’s agreement” with China for the Philippines to refrain from bringing materials…
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China insists ‘gentleman’s agreement’ under Duterte administration
The remarks came after President Marcos Jr. said he is "horrified" by the idea that the Philippines' sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea might have been compromised by the…
PM Srettha tells Foreign Ministry, Army to ensure Myanmar border conflict doesn’t spill over
The Pha Sone Camp, where combat between Myanmar’s military and the Karen National Union's forces is centred, is only 7 kilometres from the Thai city of Mae Sot.
Japan, US to reform defence command structures to enhance cooperation
The talks focus on defence and security, vowing to modernise the bilateral alliance with deterrence against China in mind.
President Biden warns on Beijing’s South China Sea moves in Philippines-Japan summit
US President Joe Biden’s administration is also expected to announce new joint military efforts and infrastructure spending in the Philippines.
‘Horrified’ President Marcos summons Chinese envoy over ‘secret pact’ with Duterte
President Marcos also said that government officials were already in talks with those who served under the Duterte administration.
Japan, US to team up on satellites for detecting glide weapons
The two countries aim to strengthen their missile defenses and counter North Korea and China, which are developing the weapons.
Biden, Kishida to discuss North Korea, trilateral cooperation with South Korea
The two leaders are stepping up defense cooperation amid growing security uncertainties due to North Korea's evolving military threats, China's growing assertiveness, and Russia's…
North Korea claims successful launch of new IRBM tipped with hypersonic warhead
The latest launch came about three months after North Korea test-fired an intermediate-range hypersonic missile on Jan 14.
US affirms ironclad commitment to PH defense pact
Beijing asserts sovereignty over almost the entire South China Sea, including most of the West Philippine Sea, even if such a claim has been effectively invalidated by a July 2016…