The US, under both Trump and his predecessor Joe Biden, has been ramping up its efforts to contain China. In 2023, it used the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement to gain access to four more ...

With the placement of missile and drone systems, analysts debate if the Philippines will become a forward-operating platform or a flashpoint.

Following a White House meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., President Donald Trump says he's reached a ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and President Marcos Jr. strengthen U.S.-Philippines military ties to counter China's ...

United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasizes the importance of ‘forging a strong shield of real deterrence for ...

United States President Donald Trump said he has reached a trade deal with the Philippines, charging it 19 percent tariff ...

The U.S. leader said that Washington would apply a 19 percent tariff on Philippine imports, while Manila has agreed to remove ...

President Trump announced that he had secured a deal with the country that will leave a 19 percent tariff in place, though no ...

President Donald Trump said he has reached a trade agreement with Philippine leader Ferdinand Marcos Jr. after a meeting ...

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos is hoping Manila's status as a key Asian ally will secure a more favorable trade deal.

The announcement of a loose framework of a deal comes as the two countries are seeking closer security and economic ties in ...

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday that the Trump administration would work with allies to ramp up deterrence against threats across the world, including ...