U.S.-Philippines relations

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.

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

The two sides have agreed to grant the U.S. armed forces access to four more bases under the 2014 Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement.

The two F-15s took part in a two-week exchange between the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force and the Philippine Air Force.

The U.S. vice president's visit to the Philippines has seemingly closed the book on the problems and tensions of the Rodrigo Duterte era.

The two leaders committed to strengthening a strategic partnership that both view as vital in an era of renascent Chinese power.

The trajectory of the alliance will be contingent upon the management of structural challenges, and how Manila keeps pace with changing regional and global realities.

The president-elect has sent clear signals that he doesn’t want to be too dependent on the U.S. – nor wind up too cozy with China.

Both nations have a strong incentive to maintain the pact, but next year's election could complicate matters.

Did China miss its shot at the U.S.-Philippines Visiting Forces Agreement?

The decision has kicked off a 180-day countdown that may be used for renegotiation.

David R. Stilwell, the new U.S. assistant secretary for East Asia and the Pacific, is off to the region in his first trip.