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Biden to Host Summit With Japan’s Kishida and Philippines’ Marcos

Biden to Host Summit With Japan’s Kishida and Philippines’ Marcos

By Sebastian Strangio
The trilateral summit, which will be held in Washington on April 11, comes at a time of increasing tension in the western Pacific.

US Firms Set to Invest $1 Billion in Philippines, Commerce Secretary Says

US Firms Set to Invest $1 Billion in Philippines, Commerce Secretary Says

By Sebastian Strangio
The Biden administration is hoping to elevate economic relations with Manila to keep step with the recent enhancement of security ties.
Sea Change: ‘Bongbong’ Marcos and the Future of the South China Sea

Sea Change: ‘Bongbong’ Marcos and the Future of the South China Sea

By Patrick M. Cronin
Marcos is overhauling Philippine strategy, and the strategic shift is as significant as any in the region.

In State of Union Speech, Marcos Pledges to Defend Philippine Territory

In State of Union Speech, Marcos Pledges to Defend Philippine Territory

By Sebastian Strangio
The Philippine leader did not mention China by name, but his comments were a clear reference to the growing frictions in the South China Sea.

Chinese Naval Vessel Begins ‘Goodwill’ Visit to Philippines

Chinese Naval Vessel Begins ‘Goodwill’ Visit to Philippines

By Sebastian Strangio
The three-day visit, the first by the Chinese navy since 2019, comes at a difficult time in relations between Beijing and Manila.

Biden Hosts Philippine President Marcos, Hails ‘Ironclad’ Relations

Biden Hosts Philippine President Marcos, Hails ‘Ironclad’ Relations

By Sebastian Strangio
The White House summit applied a seal to a year of remarkable advances in U.S.-Philippines relations.

US, Philippines Announce Further Upgrades to Security Ties

US, Philippines Announce Further Upgrades to Security Ties

By Sebastian Strangio
The 2+2 meeting of defense and foreign ministers coincided with the opening of the largest-ever iteration of the annual Balikatan military exercise.
US to Host Top Philippine Officials For Third 2+2 Ministerial Meeting

US to Host Top Philippine Officials For Third 2+2 Ministerial Meeting

By Sebastian Strangio
This is the first such meeting to take place since late in the administration of President Benigno Aquino III.

Philippine, US Reveal Sites of Four Additional EDCA Facilities

Philippine, US Reveal Sites of Four Additional EDCA Facilities

By Sebastian Strangio
The U.S. military will be granted access to three additional military facilities in the northern Philippines, and one on the island of Palawan in the South China Sea.

Philippines’ Marcos Defends Closer Security Relations With Washington

Philippines’ Marcos Defends Closer Security Relations With Washington

By Sebastian Strangio
The rapid warming of relations with the U.S. has prompted warnings from Beijing, and domestic political pushback.

US, Philippines Break Ground on $25 Million Runway Rehabilitation Project

US, Philippines Break Ground on $25 Million Runway Rehabilitation Project

By Sebastian Strangio
The upgrade at Manila's Basa Air Base is part of $82 million in U.S.-funded infrastructure upgrades at military bases included under a 2014 defense pact.
China Warns Philippines Over US Access to Military Bases

China Warns Philippines Over US Access to Military Bases

By Sebastian Strangio
The Chinese embassy in Manila said that the expansion of EDCA "will seriously harm Philippine national interests and endanger regional peace and stability."

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