The Latest Breaking News from Manila

The United States and the Philippines have agreed on new guidelines for their 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty, following multiple requests by Manila to make clear the conditions under which Washington would come to its defence.

Philippine investigative journalist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa warns how disinformation campaigns are eroding democracy at home — and globally.

Two leaders agree to deepen military relationship amid heightened tensions in Asia Pacific, China pressure.

Ferdinand Marcos Jr and Joe Biden are expected to discuss the security situation in the South China Sea

About 40 domestic Cebu Pacific flights cancelled in Philippines after second power outage at main gateway this year.

An unexplained power outage at Manila airport's Terminal 3 on Monday led to about 40 domestic Cebu Pacific flights being cancelled, the airport said.

Her work for the US government helped bring down a sex-trafficking syndicate and international fraudsters. But Nanette Ambrose gave it all up for the red dirt of Mount Isa — and love.

Philippines president has tilted towards US since taking office a year ago, but is keeping Beijing close.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos left Manila on Sunday for a visit to the United States as he seeks to bolster ties with Washington amid growing tensions with China in the disputed South China Sea. Marcos's visit comes as the United States had called on Beijing to stop "provocative and unsafe…

US warns that attack on Philippine vessels or aircraft in the Pacific would trigger a defence response from Washington.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said his meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday was essential in advancing his country's national interest and strengthening the "very important alliance" between Manila and Washington.