Philippines

Philippines’ Marcos urges ASEAN to activate fuel-sharing pact

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has asked fuel companies to have larger stockpiles of liquefied petroleum gas.

China moves to block entrance to disputed South China Sea shoal, images show

A satellite image of fishing vessels at the entrance, which is blocked by a floating barrier, to the disputed Scarborough Shoal, in the South China Sea, April 11, 2026. Vantor/Handout via REUTERS

Philippines, US military drills underscore Washington's defence commitment, US official says

FILE PHOTO: U.S. and Filipino soldiers fire a howitzer during the annual joint military exercises between the U.S. and Philippine troops called \"Balikatan\" or shoulder-to-shoulder, in Aparri, Cagayan province, Philippines, May 3, 2025. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David/File Photo

Philippines seeks US nod to buy more Russian oil

About 30 per cent of the Philippines’ crude imports depend on supplies that have to pass through the vital Strait of Hormuz.

US, Philippines plan biggest-ever military drills as war threats grow

More than 17,000 military personnel from two dozen nations will participate in Balikatan 2026.

Philippines’ Marcos dispels health rumours, does jumping jacks

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos said he regularly takes his maintenance medicine for gout and for hypertension.

Philippines cuts tax on petroleum products to ease price shock

President Marcos Jr says trimming excise taxes on liquefied petroleum gas, kerosene will ease inflation.

Philippines warns of 'sabotage' after cyanide seizure in disputed South China Sea atoll

An aerial view shows the BRP Sierra Madre on the contested Second Thomas Shoal, locally known as Ayungin, in the South China Sea, March 9, 2023.

Philippines accuses China of poisoning disputed waters to dislodge military outpost

The Philippines says Chinese fishing boats used cyanide in February and October 2025.

Philippines says any energy deals with China must respect its sovereignty

In late March, the Philippines and China resumed talks over the disputed South China Sea, exploring preliminary steps toward oil and gas cooperation.

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