U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s decision to visit the Philippines on his first official trip to the region this week is commendable and sends a strong signal of commitment and of the ...

Every region in the Philippines has its own distinct culture and unique offerings worthy of recognition, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro ...

in a largescale deployment that shows the Trump administration is not scaling back its commitment to help deter aggression in the region, a senior Philippine military official said Tuesday.

At his first stop in the Philippines, the U.S. defense secretary promised to strengthen deterrence against Chinese “threats” in the region. He also plans to visit Japan. By Sui-Lee Wee ...

US and Philippine Joint Combat Drills Show Trump Is Not Scaling Back on South China Sea Region MANILA, Philippines (AP) — About 14,000 American and Filipino forces will take part in battle ...

According to a study commissioned by digital travel platform Agoda, Siquijor Island was the Philippines' fastest-growing travel destination in 2024. Located in the Central Visayas region of the ...

During his final visit to the region last November, former Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin revealed the existence of an American task force dedicated to supporting Philippine forces in the South ...