World NewsPhilippines says US access to bases limited by land issuesReutersApril 20, 2026 by ReutersApril 20, 2026 MANILA, April 21 (Reuters) – Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said on Tuesday there has only been ‘marginal’ use of... Read more
World NewsChina warns against joint US, Philippines and Japan drills eroding regional trustReutersApril 20, 2026 by ReutersApril 20, 2026 BEIJING, April 20 (Reuters) – China on Monday warned against military cooperation that could undermine trust and deepen division in... Read more
World NewsPhilippines seeks US extension on waiver to buy Russian oilReutersApril 14, 2026April 14, 2026 by ReutersApril 14, 2026April 14, 2026 MANILA, April 14 (Reuters) – The Philippines’ Secretary of Energy Sharon Garin on Tuesday said the country has asked the... Read more
World NewsPhilippines warns of 'sabotage' after cyanide seizure in disputed South China Sea atollReutersApril 13, 2026April 13, 2026 by ReutersApril 13, 2026April 13, 2026 MANILA, April 13 (Reuters) – The Philippines discovered cyanide on Chinese boats operating around a disputed atoll in the South... Read more
World NewsUS, Australia, Philippines hold second joint drills in South China Sea this yearReutersApril 13, 2026April 13, 2026 by ReutersApril 13, 2026April 13, 2026 MANILA, April 13 (Reuters) – The United States and Australia joined the Philippines for their second joint maritime exercises in... Read more
World NewsPhilippines says working with Washington to obtain oil from U.S.-sanctioned countriesReutersMarch 25, 2026 by ReutersMarch 25, 2026 By Karen Lema MANILA, March 25 (Reuters) – The Philippines is working with Washington to secure waivers and exemptions that... Read more
World NewsPope Leo names former envoy to Duterte's Philippines as ambassador to USReutersMarch 7, 2026 by ReutersMarch 7, 2026 By Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY, March 7 (Reuters) – Pope Leo on Saturday named a senior Church diplomat who represented... Read more
World NewsASEAN chair Philippines hopes to widen talks with anti-junta forces in MyanmarReutersJanuary 22, 2026 by ReutersJanuary 22, 2026 By Karen Lema MANILA, Jan 22 (Reuters) – Current ASEAN chair the Philippines said it looked forward to further talks... Read more
Business & EconomyExclusive-Philippines cenbank sees inflation rising toward target, rate cut cycle near endReutersJanuary 9, 2026 by ReutersJanuary 9, 2026 By Ankika Biswas Jan 9 (Reuters) – The Philippines’ central bank will keep weighing a feeble growth outlook against gradually... Read more
World NewsPhilippines challenges Chinese vessel off northern province amid Taiwan tensionsReutersDecember 31, 2025 by ReutersDecember 31, 2025 MANILA, Dec 31 (Reuters) – The Philippines Coast Guard said it deployed an aircraft on Tuesday to challenge a Chinese... Read more