Filipinos have more trust in the US government than at any time since 1986
A survey has found that 81 per cent of Filipinos say they have “much trust” in the USA — while only 27 per cent said the same of China. The …
A survey has found that 81 per cent of Filipinos say they have “much trust” in the USA — while only 27 per cent said the same of China. The …
China has brought spying charges against two Canadians nearly six months after they were detained amid the Huawei row with the US and Canada. Travel agent Michael Spavor and international …
The military chief of the Philippines has questioned a mutual defence treaty with the US over fears it could drag the country into war with China. Speaking yesterday (Tuesday, March …
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said the US would back the Philippines should there be any “armed attack” on the South China Sea. Pompeo said today (Friday, March 1) …
AMBASSADOR SUNG KIM: How do we ensure that our friendship, partnership, and alliance, forged over the past century, evolve to meet our needs a century from now? Last week, the …
The US has pledged more than 300 million pesos to boost the intelligence services of the Philippines amid the fight against terrorism. In a statement today (Monday, February 11), presidential …
The US ambassador to the Philippines has expressed willingness to review the 67-year-old Mutual Defense Treaty between Washington and Manila. “If there are any adjustments that would be useful, certainly …
The US Department of Homeland Security has imposed a one-year ban on Filipino workers seeking jobs under H-2A and H-2B visas. The Malacañang has today (Tuesday, January 22) ordered the Department …
The US retains the trust of most ordinary Filipinos, while China and Russia are regarded with distrust, a Pulse Asia survey has found. The survey, conducted from December 14 to …
The commander of the US Navy’s longest serving submarine was relieved of his duties after he hired prostitutes in Subic Bay. Captain Travis Zettel commanded the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS …
The parents of a baby born with a rare form of leukaemia are appealing for help to take him for life-saving treatment in the USA. Maverick Sevrin “Sevy” Co, was …
Three serving US Marines were prevented from flying from Manila to Tokyo after failing to declare a stack of ammunition and magazines. According to GMA News Online, the servicemen were …
The US has affirmed its alliance with the Philippines after Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana announced a review the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty. Lorenzana said he has directed lawyers from his …
Six out of 10 Filipinos believe that the US would defend the Philippines in case of a foreign invasion, a survey has revealed. The Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey was …
US Ambassador Sung Kim has issued the following statement to mark the return of the Balangiga Bells today: This morning, a U.S. Air Force plane bearing three historic bells from …
The return of Balangiga Bells after 117 years has been described as “the closure of a painful chapter” between the Philippines and US. Speaking during the handover ceremony at Villamor …
President Trump’s invitation to President Duterte to visit the United States still stands, the country’s Embassy in Manila has confirmed. Embassy spokeswoman Molly Koscina issued the response when asked if …
It’s alliance with the United States remains “the biggest strength of the Philippines” the country’s military chief has said. Although the Philippines may lack the military muscle to face off …
After 117 years, the Balangiga bells will arrive in Manila next week, Philippine Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana has confirmed. All three will be formally handed over by the US at …
President Duterte has said that Donald Trump is “cleaning the mess” of US-Philippine relations left by his predecessor in the White House. Speaking on Thursday (November 22), he said the …
President Duterte has said that China was “already in possession” of the South China Sea — and US military drills were just creating “frictions”. The president made the statement on …
The United States has officially handed over two of the Balangiga Bells to the Philippines after more than a century. “This is a very significant event that we have not …
The Balangiga Bells, taken by US forces from the Philippines as war booty in 1901, are expected to be returned in time for Christmas. Dr Rolando Borrinaga of the Committee …
A serving Japanese soldier has died on Philippine soil for the first time since World War Two. The country’s military confirmed today (Sunday, October 7) that one of its sevicemen …
A joint military exercise being conducted by the United States, Japan, and the Philippines has kicked off at the Subic Bay International Airport. About 1,000 naval and marine troops from …
The Philippine and US armed forces have confirmed an increase in joint defence and security activities, including annual combat exercises. The number of joint security activities next year will rise …