Andreo Calonzo

President Donald Trump’s defense and trade policies are prompting the Philippines to look beyond its longstanding alliance with the US and build ties with non-traditional partners, Manila’s top diplomat said.

For decades, China’s maritime pressure on Taiwan centered on the major shipping strait separating the two neighbors. Now, Beijing is piling unprecedented pressure on its Pacific coast — a vital lifeline with US allies.

By Chinese ships patrol as the People's Liberation Army (PLA) conduct military drills on Pingtan island, in eastern China's Fujian province, the

The US plans to support liquefied natural gas and nuclear projects in the Philippines to lower electricity costs and attract businesses into an investment belt that’s seen to counter China’s supply-chain influence.

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte made his first public appearance in more than a year on Wednesday at the International Criminal Court, where he’s awaiting trial for alleged crimes against humanity.

Some US investors have raised questions about the prospects of a planned AI hub in the Philippines amid brewing opposition to the Washington-backed project, according to an official from the Southeast Asian nation.

The European Union and the Philippines agreed on a free trade deal, moving to diversify supply chains against the backdrop of higher US tariffs and global trade tensions.

Sara Duterte, the impeached vice president of the Philippines, is facing an increasing risk of conviction and a lifetime ban on politics, as allies of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. weigh invalidating key votes of support in her Senate trial.

The Senate cleared a motion making the constitutional requirement for a two-thirds vote to convict cover only the votes of those present.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the US is seeking a framework for defense cooperation with Southeast Asia as Washington seeks to bolster partners as a counterweight to Beijing.