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 ...

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.

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 ...

Philippine central bank Governor Eli Remolona signaled authorities are unlikely to intervene to curb the strength in the peso, sending the local currency to the highest in more than a year.

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 ...

Federal prosecutors won’t seek the death penalty for the son of notorious Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman if he’s convicted of multiple charges in Chicago.

Migrant crossings at the US southern border have been under 300 a day, according to a Homeland Security official — a dramatic drop from recent years when unlawful crossings were well over 1,000 ...

SINGAPORE — The Philippines’ defense secretary cast doubt on a $5.6 billion purchase of American F-16 fighter jets approved in April, saying Manila hasn’t yet decided whether to move forward ...

The annual "Balikatan" (shoulder-to-shoulder) exercises will run for three weeks until May 9, showcasing an array of U.S. weapons that include the NMESIS anti-ship missile system and HIMARS rocket ...

The Insurrection Act is a 19th century law that would allow the president to use active-duty troops within the United States to perform law enforcement functions such as arresting migrants.

The Insurrection Act is a 19th century law that would allow the president to use active-duty troops within the United States to perform law enforcement functions such as arresting migrants.