Philippines cuts rice tariffs to ensure food security and fight inflation
The Southeast Asian nation, which is battling elevated inflation, took into consideration the increase in global rice prices and uncertainties in local rice supply with the decision.
Philippines' Duterte prepared to deploy navy over South China Sea claim
The mercurial leader's remarks come after hundreds of Chinese vessels were detected at a disputed reef in the waterway last month.
'Run, Sara, Run': Is Duterte's daughter playing her father's game?
Campaigns backing Sara Duterte-Carpio, 42, to succeed the autocratic and capricious president whose war on drugs killed thousands are gathering pace.
China tests Biden with South China Sea tactic that misled Obama
It appears that Beijing is probing whether Biden will take action after pledging to work with allies to deter Chinese assertiveness.
Philippines turns up heat on China over boats massing in South China Sea
Aides of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday criticized China for what they called territorial incursions by hundreds of its vessels, which his legal counsel warned could damage ties and lead to "unwanted hostilities". In some of the strongest words yet from Duterte's camp about ...
Philippine critics in firing line of anti-communist misinformation war
A torrent of fake news on Facebook has put activists, journalists, politicians and lawyers in a potentially deadly spot.
Rodrigo Duterte’s forces have a new target: university students
The government in the Philippines has announced a decision to end a 32-year agreement barring security forces from a prestigious campus.
Duterte wants U.S. to pay to keep military pact with Philippines
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he wants the U.S. to pay to keep a two-decade-old pact that facilitates joint military exercises, an agreement which he sought to scrap last year. "Well, they have to pay. It’s a shared responsibility, but your share of responsibility does ...
Philippines says it will meet with U.S. to iron out differences on troop deal
Manila's top diplomat says country will talk with Washington later this month amid renewed concerns in the region over China's assertive maritime agenda.
Philippines paves way to ending oil exploration row with China
Duterte lifted a six-year ban on oil exploration in the South China Sea earlier this month.
Philippines' Duterte scores record high rating — despite virus crisis
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's approval rating has hit a record high, an opinion poll showed on Monday, despite a stubborn coronavirus crisis that has ravaged the economy and caused millions of job losses. The Pulse Asia survey, conducted last month with in-person interviews with 1,200 ...
Philippines' Duterte gets tough on China in shift back toward U.S.
In recent months, his government has started to shift back toward Washington as Beijing has increased assertiveness in the South China Sea
