Ferdinand Marcos Jr

Philippines pitches Asean maritime hub despite South China Sea dispute with Beijing.

A Philippines politician is trapped in the Senate to avoid arrest for alleged war on drugs crimes.

ASEAN leaders convened in Cebu for a shortened summit addressing Middle East crisis impacts, with ministers pledging to strengthen regional supply chain resilience, accelerate energy integration through submarine cables, and coordinate petroleum security amid fuel price and inflation concerns.

Philippine lawmakers impeach Vice President Sara Duterte for a second time over allegations of misuse of funds and threats.

ASEAN leaders vow to strengthen energy security and renewable energy development amid oil shocks.

Asean weakens when Gulf instability disrupts oil, fertilizer, and strategic resource supplies that Southeast Asian economies depend on structurally, making the Philippines' security partnerships with the US strategically rational rather than destabilizing.

ASEAN leaders adopt measures to ease economic pain caused by the Iran war, including a regional fuel-sharing framework.

Philippine President Marcos Jr. urged Southeast Asian leaders at the Asean Summit to accelerate renewable energy and strengthen food security to build regional resilience against geopolitical and climate crises threatening economic stability.

Trump claimed a ceasefire with Iran remained intact after US destroyers intercepted Iranian missiles and drones in the Strait of Hormuz, with retaliatory American strikes on Iranian military sites, while oil prices rose 1.3 percent amid regional tensions and negotiations stalled.

ASEAN leaders convened in the Philippines to address energy security amid Middle East instability, regional fuel vulnerabilities, Thailand-Cambodia border tensions, Myanmar's political crisis, and stalled South China Sea negotiations with China.

Japan's Self-Defense Forces fired a missile in a joint drill with US and allies in the Philippines.

US and Philippine forces deploy an anti-ship missile system in Batanes near Taiwan for war games.

US and Philippine forces deploy an anti-ship missile system in Batanes near Taiwan for war games.

Blinken assures US determined to de-escalate Taiwan Strait tensions

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte faces impeachment vote in Congress after a panel found probable cause.

NBI obtains a lead on alleged threats against President Marcos, First Lady Liza, and Romualdez.

The Philippine central bank raised its benchmark interest rate to 4.50% to combat inflation driven by surging fuel prices, signaling further hikes may follow despite moderate economic growth projections and renewed geopolitical energy uncertainties.

ASEAN misreads Myanmar's crisis, viewing junta's gestures as progress despite a history of broken promises.

Senator Ronald dela Rosa urges Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr not to hand him over to the ICC.

Asean summit balances hope, conflict

Philippine House votes to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte for a second time over graft and corruption allegations.

Australia's military is ready to deploy with allies if needed in Asia or beyond.

Southeast Asia’s leaders confront fallout from Iran war at ASEAN summit

PM Wong urges ASEAN to strengthen integration to prepare for economic disruptions.

Southeast Asian leaders gather to address the Iran war's energy fallout.

The US and Japan conducted unprecedented missile drills in the Philippines, test-firing Tomahawk and Type 88 missiles respectively, positioning the nation as a forward missile hub in intensifying US-China strategic competition.

Japan's forces fired a missile in a joint drill with the US and allies in the Philippines.

ASEAN leaders gather in Cebu amid growing frustration with the United States, as Trump's Iran strikes triggered a fuel crisis and blockade threatening Southeast Asia's energy security and economic stability, straining regional attitudes toward Washington.

After four years of tensions, China and the Philippines are pursuing calculated stabilization through renewed dialogue and energy cooperation discussions, driven by geopolitical uncertainty and domestic pressures rather than genuine reset, analysts say.

US and Philippine forces deploy NMESIS missile system in Batanes near Taiwan for war games.

The United States will deploy advanced missile systems to the Philippines to strengthen deterrence against China's aggressive activities in the disputed South China Sea, both nations announced following bilateral talks in Manila.

Israel and the US military operations against Iran in February disrupted global energy supplies, causing fuel shortages and price spikes across Asia and beyond, prompting multiple countries to declare emergencies and implement rationing measures while the US leverages the crisis for commercial advantage.

The Philippines and Indonesia reaffirmed their strategic partnership, expanding cooperation areas during their 8th ministerial meeting.

Philippine opposition searches for a new leader after Leni Robredo declines 2028 presidential run.

A Philippines politician is trapped in the Senate, evading arrest for alleged war on drugs crimes.

Philippine senator Ronald Dela Rosa flees to the Senate to evade ICC arrest over his role in Duterte's drug war.

The budget promises a $45bn improvement in the bottom line over three years.

Philippine Congress is set to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte over constitutional violations and betrayal of public trust.

Middle East turmoil affects global energy supply, impacting ASEAN economies reliant on imports.

ASEAN leaders adopt measures to ease economic pain caused by Iran war

Southeast Asian leaders convened in the Philippines to coordinate urgent responses to Iran war impacts, seeking energy security through supplier diversification and a fuel-sharing framework as vulnerable oil-dependent economies face significant disruption risks.

Asean presses for joint response to Iran war fallout as energy crisis weighs

Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng arrives in the Philippines for the 48th ASEAN Summit.

Japan tests anti-ship missiles with the US in a joint maritime exercise.

Prime Minister Lê Minh Hưng will attend the 48th ASEAN Summit in the Philippines from May 7-8.

US and Philippines deploy anti-ship missile system in Batanes near Taiwan for war games.

US and Philippine forces deploy an anti-ship missile system in Batanes near Taiwan for war games.

Philippines confirmed 15 Filipino seafarers safe after Iranian forces intercepted their two container ships in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz on April 22, amid escalating regional tensions affecting international shipping.

The US and Philippines launched large-scale combat drills with over 17,000 personnel participating.

Japan's military shift sparks historical concerns with shrine visits and joint exercises.