President thanks Cambodia for steadfast support as Asean chair, bid for UNSC non-permanent seat

MOUs underscore broadening partnership between two nations, says Philippines' Ferdinand Marcos Jr

The Philippine president says he is perplexed Beijing is accusing him of ‘playing with fire’

Both countries look to increase military interactions, collaborate in defence production, boost maritime cooperation

MANILA, July 18 — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr will visit the United States (US) next week with a clear message to President Donald Trump that the Philippines must become economically stronger if it is to serve as a truly robust partner, an official said today.

MANILA, June 4 — A top Philippine senator has drafted a resolution seeking to dismiss an impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte, his office said today, which could boost her chances of political survival after an acrimonious fallout with the president.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The Philippines is strengthening regional ties with Vietnam and Laos, as President Ferdinand R.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The Philippines is strengthening regional ties with Vietnam and Laos, as President Ferdinand R.

MANILA, May 22 — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has asked all Cabinet secretaries to submit their resignations, a move his office described as a "bold reset" that will enable him to overhaul his government to meet public expectations better.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — The Philippines and Malaysia continue to deepen their longstanding relations through shared priorities and active collaboration, both bilaterally as well as within Asean, said its Ambassador to Malaysia Maria Angela A.

MANILA, April 29 — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba held talks with Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr today, in a move to advance security and economic ties between two of Washington's closest Asian allies amid rising Indo-Pacific tensions.

MANILA, April 25 — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos has ordered an investigation into alleged foreign interference in next month's elections after a top security official's warning that Chinese state-sponsored groups may be attempting to influence the outcome of the vote.

MANILA, March 12 — Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte could face up to 30 years or life imprisonment if convicted of crimes against humanity by the International Criminal Court (ICC) over his controversial war on drugs, said the presidential Malacañang Palace today.

MANILA, Feb 12 — The Philippine National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) filed grave threats and inciting to sedition charges today against Vice President Sara Duterte before the Department of Justice (DOJ).

MANILA, Feb 11 — Campaigning for the Philippines' midterm elections kicked off on Tuesday against a fractured political backdrop, heightened by a high-profile row among warring elites that culminated in last week's impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte.

WASHINGTON, Jan 23 — New United States (US) Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed China's 'dangerous and destabilising actions in the South China Sea' with his Philippine counterpart on Wednesday, and underscored the 'ironclad' US defence commitment to Manila.

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 1 — Leaders across Asean member-states extended their New Year greetings for 2025, urging their citizens to embrace optimism and unity while reiterating commitments to regional progress and global cooperation.

MANILA, Dec 13 — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has said that the government evacuated over 45,000 residents from villages around the active Kanlaon Volcano, which erupted on Monday, reported Xinhua.

MANILA, Dec 2 — An impeachment complaint was filed today against Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte on allegations of corruption, breach of public trust and other constitutional violations, reported the German News Agency (dpa).

MANILA, Nov 27 — The Philippines' embattled vice president has accused President Ferdinand Marcos Jr today of seeking to remove her from office after the national police filed a formal complaint accusing her of assault and coercion.