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Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong speaks beside Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo during a joint press conference at a hotel in Makati City, Philippines on Thursday May 18, 2023.

Australia to provide surveillance drones to Philippines

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong also says her country is considering whether to take part in joint patrols in the disputed South China Sea.

3 weeks ago

US, Philippines vow joint defense ‘anywhere in the South China Sea’

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. made the rounds in Washington seeking to deepen the alliance amid concerns over Chinese aggression.

By Bryant Harris

5 weeks ago

On board a Philippine patrol in contested South China Sea

A glimpse of what it’s like for the Filipino coast guard on the front lines of multiple geopolitical conflicts in one of the most fiercely contested seas.

5 weeks ago

Biden: US-Philippines ‘ironclad’ partners amid China tension

Marcos’ DC visit comes after the largest US-Philippines war drills ever, and the first joint fighter jet training since 1990.

5 weeks ago

Tense face-off: Philippines confronts China over sea claims

A Chinese coast guard ship blocked a Philippine patrol vessel in the South China Sea, causing a frightening near-collision.

6 weeks ago

US, Filipino forces show firepower at sea amid China tension

U.S. and Filipino forces sank a ship with precision rockets, airstrikes and artillery in their largest war drills, which are likely to antagonize China.

By JIM GOMEZ, AP AND AARON FAVILA, AP

6 weeks ago