The battle against the Islamic State dominates the headlines in a wide-ranging agenda.

A fresh counterterrorism exercise is yet another sign of the progress being made in defense ties in the Duterte era.

Though details remain to be worked out, the general shape of Canberra’s deepening security role is becoming increasingly clearer.

A recent controversy has much deeper roots and broader realities which the headlines miss.

Despite advances being made, it has been an uphill climb and the challenge is much deeper than the headlines suggest.

A closer look at what the Philippine president accomplished during his two-day visit there.

The first bilateral meeting between the maritime police forces of both sides is further testament to growing collaboration.

While the Philippine leader’s drug crackdown is concerning, his pledge to root out the Abu Sayyaf makes more sense.