The regional bloc ASEAN and China should make headway on a protracted code of conduct for the South China Sea by tackling thorny "milestone issues", including its scope and if it can be legally binding,

Japan and the Philippines plan to convey to President-elect Donald Trump the urgent need for the U.S. to remain committed to upholding the rule of law in an Asian region where China's actions are causing concerns.

Foreign secretary Enrique Manalo says Asean’s vulnerability to climate change should elevate the issue on the bloc’s priority list.

Philippine Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo Enrique Manalo and his Japanese counterpart Takeshi Iwaya on January 15 agreed to continue communication with the incoming US administration of President-elect Donald Trump to promote their trilateral relationship.

The Philippines’ Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo discusses how his nation navigates tensions in the South China Sea, and how he expects Manila-Washington ties to develop under the incoming Trump administration,

The Philippines and Japan vowed Wednesday to strengthen security cooperation to counter China's actions in key sea trade routes, amid speculation incoming US President Donald Trump could scale back security commitments in Asia.

In late December last year, 13 Filipino women returned to the Philippines after being arrested and sentenced to four years in prison (with two years suspended) in Cambodia for engaging in surrogacy, an act considered human trafficking under Cambodian law. The women were granted Royal pardons and released early, before being repatriated.

Several concerns in the West Philippines Sea are expected to be raised in the upcoming Bilateral Consultation Mechanism (BCM) between the Philippines and China on Thursday, January 16.

The foreign ministers of the Philippines and Japan have voiced their concern over the security issues in the East and South China Seas. During their meeting, Philippine Foreign Minister Enrique Manalo highlighted the dynamic and resilient relationship between the two countries amid the changing geopolitical situation.

Southeast Asia must build stronger maritime governance based on science and international law to protect both regional peace and the millions of people who depend on its seas for survival, the Philippines' top diplomat said.

Philippine Foreign Minister Enrique Manalo met Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya in Manila on Wednesday to discuss the continued strengthening of bilateral ties. The meeting focused on reaffirming Japan's commitment to its strategic partnership with the Philippines,

Japan and the Philippines vowed Wednesday to strengthen security cooperation to counter China's actions in key sea trade routes,