Pia Lee-Brago

MANILA, Philippines — Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro yesterday raised with her Chinese counterpart the country's strong protest against China over the July 20 China Coast Guard (CCG)'s attack on Philippine Navy personnel at Ayungin Shoal.

MANILA, Philippines — Condemned by the Philippines' closest allies but downplayed by Beijing, the latest Chinese act of aggression at sea early

MANILA, Philippines — Australia is expanding its maritime assistance to the Philippines through a fresh A$18 million (P770 million), four-year investment.

But no permit needed for Ayungin RORE MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed yesterday the existence of

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed yesterday the existence of a “provisional understanding” with China – not a provisional agreement – over routine rotation and resupply missions to Ayungin Shoal, but stressed it does not involve seeking permission from the Chinese for the RORE.

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines, Japan and the United States have conducted five-day maritime exercises in the West Philippine Sea.

MANILA, Philippines — The new Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief visited two Philippine Navy personnel who were injured during a China Coast Guard attack, at Camp Ricarte Station Hospital on Saturday.

MANILA, Philippines — Six Filipino seafarers aboard the Liberia-flagged oil tanker M/V Al Bahyah arrived in Manila on Monday after the vessel was involved in a security incident while transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. defended yesterday his call for the resignation of government officials siding with

MANILA, Philippines — Over 200 visitors from the United States participated in the recently concluded 2026 Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour.