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.

MANILA, Nov 25 — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has vowed to fight back against what he called reckless and troubling threats against him, speaking out after his estranged vice president said he would be assassinated if she herself were killed.

MANILA, Nov 24 — The Philippines' security council will verify an alleged assassination threat by Vice President Sara Duterte against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., a top official said today, describing it as a "matter of national security".

MANILA, Nov 20 — A Filipina spared from execution on drug trafficking charges in Indonesia in 2015 will be transferred to the Philippines after years of negotiations between the two Southeast Asian neighbours, said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

MANILA, Nov 19 — At least eight people were killed as Super Typhoon Man-Yi hit the Philippine archipelago over the weekend, unleashing fierce winds and strong rains that triggered landslides and storm surges.

BEIJING/MANILA, Nov 9 — China summoned the Philippines' ambassador on Friday to express its objection to two new laws in the Southeast Asian nation asserting maritime rights and sovereignty over disputed areas of the South China Sea, its Foreign Ministry said.

MANILA, Oct 14 — The Philippines doubts China's intention to negotiate a regional code of conduct in the South China Sea although Manila is looking forward to continuing discussions, Defence Minister Gilberto Teodoro said today.

MANILA, Sept 26 — The Philippines' lower house of congress has slashed funding for Vice President Sara Duterte by nearly two-thirds in the proposed 2025 budget, as a deep split between Duterte and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr looms over midterm elections next year.

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim extended heartfelt birthday wishes to Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, who is celebrating his 67th birthday today.

MANILA, Sept 8 — Former Philippines mayor Alice Guo, accused of ties to Chinese criminal syndicates and laundering over 100 million pesos (RM7.7 million), arrived in Manila early yesterday after being deported from Indonesia.

MANILA, Aug 24 — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said his country has been experiencing a surge in leptospirosis and dengue cases due to "improper garbage disposal and poor waste management", reported Xinhua.

MANILA, Aug 20 — The Philippines' Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has said that the country has agreed to a request by the United States (US) to temporarily host a US immigrant visa processing centre for "a limited number" of Afghan nationals.

MANILA, Aug 11 — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has condemned the Chinese air force's actions in waters of the South China Sea claimed by both countries, calling the actions "unjustified, illegal and reckless".

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11— Foreign leaders have extended their birthday greetings to Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, marking his 77th birthday yesterday with messages of goodwill and support.

MANILA, July 10 — The Philippines has been chosen to host the board of the "Loss and Damage" fund created by United Nations (UN) talks, marking another step towards providing financial help for countries to recover and rebuild from the impact of global warming.

REMBAU, July 4 — The Philippine government has expressed its appreciation to Malaysia for its role in negotiating peace in the southern region of the country, which is set to gain autonomous status following elections scheduled for next year.