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A satellite image of Pearson Reef in the Spratly Islands, taken on September 29, suggests Vietnam may be building a 3km runway. Photo: CSIS/AMTI/MAXAR Technologies
South China Sea

South China Sea: Vietnam reef projects may set scene for conflict with Beijing

Satellite images show potential military structures on Vietnamese features in Spratly Islands, which experts say could curb China’s advantage.

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Volcanoes

‘Sounded like a cannon’: Philippine volcano erupts, forcing villagers to flee

China-Philippines relations

China, Philippines put tensions aside to work together on gambling crackdown

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Asean

Opinion | Why Russia is finding favour in Southeast Asia once again

As Russia seeks Global South partners and the war in Ukraine drags on, Southeast Asian states are rekindling ties with the Kremlin.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Russian President Vladimir Putin sit next to each other at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Russia, on September 5. Photo: Roscongress Foundation via Reuters
Indonesia

Indonesia to repatriate death-row convict to the Philippines

The move comes after years of international pressure, particularly from human rights groups and the Philippine government.

South China Sea

Will Philippines’ new navy chief adopt ‘grey zone’ tactics against China?

Manila’s Navy chief suggested adopting “grey zone” tactics – coercive actions below armed conflict – which analysts say will differ from Beijing’s.

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Indonesia

Indonesia arrests Chinese man wanted by Beijing over money laundering charges

The man, also a Singapore permanent resident, is involved in moving over 130 million yuan (US$17.8 million) in an online crime ring.

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Indonesian immigration officials hold Yan Zhangxing, who was detained on Monday by immigration officers at a cross-border ferry terminal on Batam island, next to Singapore. Photo: EPA-EFE
South China Sea

Chinese coastguard hits out again at Philippines over South China Sea clashes

Philippine agency is misleading the international community over incidents at Sabina and Scarborough shoals, China Coast Guard says.

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South China Sea

China’s ‘aggressive actions’, territorial claims raise tensions with Philippines

Experts warn of heightened tensions as Manila resists Beijing’s unilateral actions in disputed waters to its enforce territorial claims.

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Rodrigo Duterte

Duterte’s supporters mocked for copying Philippines’ 1986 ‘people power’ protest

The rally in support of the Duterte family at the EDSA Shrine, the symbolic site of the 1986 uprising, has fizzled out within a week.

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A helicopter releases confetti over the People Power monument during the 21st anniversary celebration of the 1986 People Power Revolution in Manila in 2007. Photo: Reuters
Ferdinand Marcos, Jnr

Impeaching Philippine VP Sara Duterte is ‘now or never’, analysts say

Delaying impeachment proceedings, which can be highly politicised, is likely to bolster Duterte-Carpio’s 2028 presidential run, observers note.

Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio. Photo: Reuters
South China Sea

South China Sea: Beijing submits Scarborough Shoal baseline documents to UN

Incoming US president Donald Trump’s administration may challenge declaration of straight baselines as overreach by China, say experts.

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Australia

Australia warns against China’s normalisation of ‘dangerous actions’ in rows

Foreign Minister Penny Wong’s comment comes as an Australian government delegation visits Singapore to discuss deepening their ties.

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Philippines warns against eating sea turtle meat after 3 deaths

At least 35 people were hospitalised with gastrointestinal symptoms, including three who died from the suspected food poisoning incident.

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The shell of a sea turtle that was eaten by villagers in Maguindanao del Norte, Philippines. Photo: Facebook/DatuMohamadSinsuatJr
Japan

Japan expands security aid scheme, flexes clout in more nations

The Philippines, Indonesia, Mongolia and Djibouti appear set to become the latest recipients of Tokyo’s non-lethal military aid.

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The Japanese national flag waves at the Bank of Japan building in Tokyo. Photo: Reuters
South China Sea

Help from Asean nations to counter China is unlikely: ex-Philippine Navy officer

As the Philippines pushes back in the South China Sea, ‘we have to accept that China successfully divided’ other Southeast Asian nations.

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South China Sea

Beijing and Manila trade blame over run-in near Spratlys reef in South China Sea

China says Philippine vessels ‘under guise of’ fishing boats gathered illegally near Houteng Reef, as Manila claims ‘harassment’ by PLA.

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Defence

China has ‘no right’ to demand removal of US Typhon system from Philippines

The Philippines has the ‘sovereign prerogative’ to retain the Typhon for its security needs given the threat posed by China, analysts say.

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US and Philippine soldiers prepare a reload fixture of the Mid-Range Capability missile system or Typhon at a drill in Northern Luzon, Philippines in June. Photo: 1st Multi-Domain Task Force
Defence

Philippines downplays Russian attack sub sighting near its waters amid unease

Officials say the Russian vessel was not in Philippine territorial waters during its maritime exercise with the Malaysian navy.

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Rodrigo Duterte

Sara Duterte faces impeachment in the Philippines’ political storm

The complaint alleges she violated the constitution by skipping budget hearings and engaging in corruption, along with her violent rhetoric and elitist entitlement.

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History

‘From terrorism to tourism’: after Abu Sayyaf horrors, is Sulu ‘100% safe’?

Sulu was battered by years of clashes between the militants and Philippine troops, but visitors are slowly returning due to better security.

A beach at Patikul, Sulu, Philippines, a town previously controlled by the Abu Sayyaf militant group. Photo: Jeoffrey Maitem
South China Sea

Is Beijing eyeing a new South China Sea island with ‘salami-slicing strategy’?

An analyst suggests Beijing may be ‘adding fuel’ to domestic political tensions amid the ongoing Marcos-Duterte fallout.

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Chinese maritime militia vessels in the South China Sea. Photo: Reuters
Japan

Approval of Philippines-Japan defence deal imminent as ties solidify

The Reciprocal Access Agreement is ‘not a military’ pact but could allow Japanese forces to access existing defence bases.

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Conservation

Philippine eagle hatchling dies in conservation setback

The hatching of the chick had stirred hopes that efforts to boost the endangered species’ numbers were bearing fruit.

US presidential election 2024

‘What’s in it for me’: will Trump 2.0 squeeze the Philippines for US support?

The US president-elect’s interest in containing China militarily and supporting the Philippines’ defence remains an open question.

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Donald Trump hugs and kisses the American flag during an event in February. His return to the White House will put US-Philippine ties to the test. Photo: AP
Ferdinand Marcos, Jnr

Marcos says impeaching Sara Duterte won’t ‘improve a single Filipino life’

The Philippine president said debate over impeachment of his deputy, who has embroiled in a bitter row with him, is a ‘storm in a teacup’.

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Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte attends a legislative inquiry at the House of Representatives in Quezon City on November 25. Photo: Reuters
Indonesia

What is behind Prabowo’s plan to repatriate foreign death-row convicts?

While the decision may signal a ‘softening of attitude’ towards the death penalty, critics suggest it could threaten Indonesia’s rule of law.

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United States

Opinion | Trump’s transactional foreign policy may have an advantage over Biden’s

Done right, Trump could strip US foreign policy of its sanctimonious rhetoric and avoid the strategic dilemmas posed by a values-based policy.

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The Philippines
The Philippines
Latest news, in-depth features and opinion on the Philippines, covering politics, economy, society, and Manila’s relationships with China and its Southeast Asian neighbours.
last updated:
29 November, 2024
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