The U.S. Navy plans to build two facilities in the Philippines for repairing and maintaining Philippine military boats. The U ...

The country has been gradually expanding military cooperation with the U.S., Japan, and Beijing-claimed Taiwan.

Manila’s significant shift could pave the way for the Philippines, an American treaty ally, to play a bigger role in regional ...

The US Navy plans to build two facilities for Philippine boat maintenance in Palawan, highlighting the nations' alliance amid ...

Beijing claims almost the entirety of the crucial waterway despite an international ruling its assertion has no merit.

Beijing has repeatedly accused the Philippines of being in a pawn in U.S. efforts to contain China's rise and touted ...

Located on Palawan Island, the facility will enhance Manila’s operational resilience and help counter ‘grey-zone’ tactics, analysts say.

Given significant war preparations, it’s unlikely Beijing’s willingness to sign the protocol to the Bangkok Treaty is the result of peaceful intentions.

The Philippines discreetly bolsters defense ties with Taiwan due to Chinese aggression in the South China Sea. Under ...

Japan had initially planned the F-35Bs to support amphibious operations, but the initial six jets missed the target March ...

While seeking stable ties with its largest trading partner, Australia must also ‘maintain credibility as a regional ...

The U.S. plans to fund and build a facility capable of hosting watercraft and assault boats on the western coast of Palawan ...