Security experts aren't so sure A former senior US official has called for a formal Pacific collective defence pact among the United States, Japan, Australia and the Philippines, framing it as a ...

Imposing tariffs on U.S. imports from the Philippines could affect the U.S. ally's ability to afford U.S. weapons systems and a long-discussed $5.58 billion plan to acquire F-16 fighter jets ...

The Philippines won’t cut its holdings of US Treasuries despite upheavals in global financial markets triggered by President Donald Trump’s evolving tariff actions.

Philippines, US launch joint combat drills in 'full battle test' By Mikhail Flores. April 21, 2025 8:45 AM UTC Updated April 21, 2025 Item 1 of 4 U.S. Balikatan Exercise Director ...

Japan’s coast guard has held a joint exercise with counterparts from the United States and the Philippines, as the three Pacific nations beef up defense cooperation in the face of China’s ...

US, Philippines to simulate ‘full-scale battle’ in Balikatan drills. By Jim Gomez, The Associated Press ... Hegseth said, while underscoring that peace would be won “through strength." ...

The Philippine central bank may consider reducing its holdings of US Treasuries after Moody’s Ratings downgraded the US’ credit score, according to Governor Eli Remolona.