Philippines

Philippines

An aerial view shows the Philippine-occupied Thitu Island, locally known as Pag-asa, in the contested Spratly Islands, South China Sea, March 9, 2023. Photo: REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez

Philippines accuses China of ramming vessel near disputed island as tensions soar

Tensions between China and the Philippines over the South China Sea have been rising through the year, particularly over the Scarborough Shoal, a prime fishing ground

Paper cut-outs of posts from fake Facebook profiles are placed on a Chinese flag in this illustration taken October 3, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

How China waged an infowar against US interests in the Philippines

Residents watch as rescuers retrieve bodies of victims found under the rubble of a damaged pension house in the aftermath of a magnitude 6.9 quake in Bogo, Cebu, Philippines, October 1, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez

Death toll from Philippine quake rises to 72

Rescue personnel stand in front of a damaged structure following a 6.9-magnitude earthquake, in Daanbantayan, Cebu Province, Philippines, October 1, 2025. Photo: Municipality of Daanbantayan/Handout via REUTERS

Death toll rises to 60 after powerful quake hits central Philippines

Infographics: Mehedi Hasan Marof/TBS

Bangladesh Bank heist: Dhaka court orders confiscating $81m from Philippine bank

An aerial view of a China Coast Guard ship navigating near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, as Philippine Coast Guard aircraft carrying journalists patrols the area, days after two Chinese vessels collided in the area while allegedly trying to block a Philippine supply mission, in the South China Sea, August 13, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Adrian Portugal/File Photo

What is the Scarborough Shoal and what is China planning there?

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr delivers his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA), at the House of Representatives, in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, July 28, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Lisa Marie David/ File Photo

Philippines' Marcos says no one will be spared in infrastructure corruption probe

An aerial view of a China Coast Guard ship navigating near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, as Philippine Coast Guard aircraft carrying journalists patrols the area, days after two Chinese vessels collided in the area while allegedly trying to block a Philippine supply mission, in the South China Sea, August 13, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Adrian Portugal/File Photo

China’s military warns Philippines against provocations in South China Sea

China Coast Guard vessels are pictured at the disputed Scarborough Shoal, April 5, 2017. Photo: REUTERS/Erik De Castro/File Photo

Philippines voices concern over 'dangerous' Chinese actions after Scarborough Shoal collision

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr delivers his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA), at the House of Representatives, in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, July 28, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Lisa Marie David/File Photo

Philippines' Marcos says China 'misinterpreted' his comments on Taiwan

Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jr. speaks to the media during a press briefing at Western Command in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines, August 10, 2023. Photo: REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez/File Photo

Philippines, India hold first joint sail in South China Sea

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte delivers a statement in her office at Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines, February 7, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez/File Photo

'A scrap of paper': Philippine VP Duterte wants impeachment complaint dismissed

Philippines' Foreign Minister Enrique Manalo attends an interview during ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Retreat in Langkawi, Malaysia January 18, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain/File Photo

Philippines and EU to set up security and defence dialogue: minister