Philippines

  • Apr 7
  • 2 min read

Arrests add to Philippine-Chinese friction

Manila expressed alarm over the arrest in China of three Philippine nationals on espionage charges

Philippines
  • Mar 28
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US assurance boosts Philippines

Washington again assured Manila of its “ironclad” commitment to their alliance

United States
  • Mar 25
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China will watch Philippine-US exercises closely

The Philippine and US armies began nearly three weeks of joint drills yesterday

Philippines
  • Mar 11
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Arrest adds to political tensions in Philippines

Former President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested today after the International Criminal Court issued a warrant against him

Philippines
  • Feb 24
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Defence partnerships are a key focus for Philippines

The Philippine defence secretary held talks with his Japanese counterpart today

Philippines
  • Feb 21
  • 2 min read

China will step up assertiveness towards Philippines

Tensions between Beijing and Manila regarding the South China Sea have again come under the spotlight this week

Philippines
  • Feb 13
  • 6 min read

Philippines will register robust GDP growth this year

GDP growth in 2024 was slower than targeted, but the country projects an improvement in 2025

Philippines
  • Feb 5
  • 2 min read

Impeachment raises Philippine political temperature

The lower house of Congress today voted to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte

Philippines
  • Jan 30
  • 2 min read

Philippines may struggle to achieve 2025 growth goal

Data released today show that the economy grew more slowly than targeted in 2024

Philippines