COP28
COP28 launches climate fund for vulnerable nations
UAE and EU pledge bulk of initial $400m, while Philippines calls for emission cuts
Politics
Defense
Philippines seeking partners to counter Beijing in South China Sea
Top defense official says world must 'call out' aggressive actions in disputed waters
International relations
Japan and ASEAN can jointly tackle decarbonization, says think tank chief
Partners complement each other technologically and demographically, ERIA head says
South China Sea
U.S. advises Philippines on warship repair on China-claimed atoll
Sierra Madre emerging as major flashpoint in South China Sea
APEC
Marcos tells Xi: 'I do not think anybody wants to go to war'
Philippine president looks to cool maritime tensions in meeting with China leader
International relations
Philippines and U.S. sign landmark nuclear deal
Mothballed Bataan power plant seen as option for energy generation
South China Sea
U.S., Philippines to finalize intel-sharing pact to counter China
Washington pledges backing in South China Sea ahead of Biden-Xi meeting
Politics
Philippine court finally grants bail to top Duterte critic
Leila de Lima freed after six years in prison on trumped-up charges
The Nikkei View
Japan and ASEAN should push forward with security cooperation
Both sides must deepen ties in the face of China's maritime aggression
Indo-Pacific
Philippines' Marcos to visit U.S. Indo-Pacific Command in Hawaii
Trip to come after APEC summit this month as tensions with China mount
International relations
Japan, Philippines, U.S. team up in South China Sea, Kishida says
In Manila, Japanese prime minister says partners at work to protect 'freedom'
Defense
Japan to give Philippines coastal radars, deepening security ties
Kishida, Marcos agree to start talks on new defense pact to boost deterrence
Politics
Philippines' Marcos relinquishes agriculture post as prices soar
Key duties handed to fishing tycoon reportedly among leader's top campaign donors
Defense
Japan envisions 'quasi-alliance' with Philippines
Kishida to pave way for new security pact to counter China's maritime ambitions
South China Sea
Philippines decries Beijing's acts after South China Sea collision
Minor crash during resupply mission is latest in a series of incidents
South China Sea
China and Philippines trade accusations over latest clash at sea
Philippines boat sending supplies to troops is blocked by Chinese vessels
Israel-Hamas war
ASEAN, Gulf nations urge end to Israel-Hamas war in first summit
Leaders also discuss trade, climate change in Riyadh
International relations
Deals worth over $4bn inked with Saudi Arabia, Philippines says
Agreements cover human resource, construction exports services
Opinion
West has to go beyond boosting Philippine defenses against China
Allies should encourage and support Marcos to undertake governance reforms
Israel-Hamas war
Thailand and Philippines scramble to safeguard citizens in Israel
Deaths reported among Southeast Asian workers after Hamas attack
Politics
Philippines risks losing foreign investment over delayed tax rebates
Multinational companies criticize byzantine tax code, slow VAT refunds
Defense
Philippines, U.S. begin joint naval drills amid South China Sea tensions
Multilateral cooperation ramps up in face of Beijing's maritime moves
South China Sea
U.S. commends Philippines on removal of Chinese floating barrier
Beijing had placed cordon near Scarborough Shoal in South China Sea
International relations
China tells Philippines not to 'cause trouble' in South China Sea
Comments come a day after Manila cut Beijing's floating barrier
South China Sea
Philippines dismantles Chinese floating barrier at Scarborough Shoal
South China Sea 'special operation' aids Filipino fishing, in rebuke to Beijing