USNI News

Philippines Could Receive $2.5 Billion in Security Aid from U.S. Defense Bill

Manila could receive $2.5 billion in U.S. security assistance through the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), ...
Catholic News Agency

Thousands protest corruption in Philippines as Church leaders call for accountability

According to the Philippine National Police, 119 rallies were organized by the Catholic Church, civil society movements, and ...

China Accuses Philippines of Provoking Clash in South China Sea

China accused the Philippines of provoking a confrontation in the South China Sea after an incident last week that left ...

Philippines says China fired flares toward its patrol plane in the disputed South China Sea

Philippine officials say Chinese forces have fired three flares from an artificial island toward a Philippine plane ...

Philippines says fishermen hurt, boats damaged by China in South China Sea

Manila's coast guard said nearly two dozen Filipino fishing boats near Sabina Shoal were targeted with water cannon and ...

Philippines’ Vice President Duterte Faces Fresh Graft Complaint

A group of civilians including two former government officials filed a graft complaint against Philippine Vice President Sara ...

The Philippines tests ‘transition credits’ to cut coal use in novel experiment

The Philippines is testing a new type of carbon credit aimed at encouraging companies to cut their climate warming emissions.
International Monetary Fund

IMF Executive Board Concludes 2025 Article IV Consultation with the Philippines

On November 24, 2025, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the 2025 Article IV consultation ...

Australia mourns Bondi Beach massacre victims as questions linger about suspects' Philippines travel

Australian officials are investigating the Bondi Beach massacre suspects and their apparent trip to the Philippines preceding ...