Manila does not have maritime resources to go toe to toe with Beijing, say government officials
Manila hopes to enlist other countries to add to pressure on China
Philippines’ president and vice-president feud over China and misuse of funds
Typhon intermediate-range system first deployed in archipelago for bilateral exercises
A bill in the Philippines is trying to secure time off for workers after a break-up. Could it improve productivity elsewhere?
Move to test Beijing’s willingness to de-escalate tensions with Manila
From Thailand to Indonesia, political dynasties illustrate the region’s failure to build robust and effective institutions
Incident comes despite temporary détente last month over disputed territory
The Filipina artist used fabric and bric a brac from her global travels to powerful emotional effect
Manila fears control of Sabina Shoal could help Beijing enforce territorial claims over disputed region
‘Provisional’ agreement reached to allow Philippines to resupply military outpost on contested reef
Countries such as Thailand and Indonesia have tried to formalise process but struggle to boost take-up
Reciprocal access agreement will allow armed forces to train and conduct military exercises in each other’s countries
Meeting comes two weeks after China menaced Philippine boats near Indo-Pacific flashpoint
Manila pitches itself as alternative for western countries seeking to diversify sources of EV battery material
The US is correct to support the Philippines in countering Chinese encroachment
Ambassador to Washington raises spectre of nuclear war as tensions deepen around disputed Second Thomas Shoal
The Sierra Madre has become the most dangerous flashpoint in the Indo-Pacific
Footage released by Manila reveals sharpest escalation yet over disputed Second Thomas Shoal
Incident is latest confrontation as tension mounts between the two countries over contested waters in the South China Sea
Defence secretary accuses Beijing of trying to ‘bully’ Manila ‘into submission’ or ‘appeasement’
Report illustrates special role Beijing plays in south-east Asia as region tries to balance political and economic interests
PLA general blames Washington for tension as Pentagon chief says allies seek ‘convergence’ on defence and security
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr says red line would be crossed if any Filipino dies in clashes with Chinese vessels
Also in today’s newsletter, Javier Milei’s cabinet chief to leave administration, and nations condemn Israel for Rafah strikes
