Philippines

President Marcos Jr. has shown little inclination to tackle persistent rights problems in the Philippines or pursue justice for past crimes. 

The statement from Washington followed another near-collision between Philippine and Chinese ships in the South China Sea.

With the growing Chinese threat in mind, President Marcos has ordered his military to shift its focus to external defense from decades-long domestic anti-insurgency.

The meeting punctuates a period of swift advancement in the security alliance between the Philippines and the United States.

Several legislators and local officials said they support the expansion of EDCA, but some of the president’s allies have raised questions about it.

Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo said yesterday that six projects are slated for completion by the end of the year.

The former top diplomat spearheaded Manila's landmark legal challenge to China's expansive claims over the South China Sea.

The Philippine Coast Guard has a new responsibility: providing public evidence of China’s unlawful maritime activities. What’s behind the shift?

The strengthening Philippines-U.S. alliance should remain focused on the South China Sea – and not overreach on Taiwan. 

The 2+2 meeting of defense and foreign ministers coincided with the opening of the largest-ever iteration of the annual Balikatan military exercise.

The South China Sea is a crowded region with a substantial level of military capabilities already present. The risks of escalation are real.

The GSI seems to be China’s new blueprint for security cooperation, but its impact in Southeast Asia will be marginal at best.