Beijing is ratcheting up its pressure on Manila, which is increasingly relying on the military support of its partner countries. All signs point to further escalation over disputed maritime territory

The United States and the Philippines kicked off their most extensive joint military exercise ever on Monday, with drills scheduled in the tense South China Sea amid warnings from China over its territorial claims.

The Biden administration is again reassuring the Philippines the U.S. commitment to the islands’ defense is steadfast amid increasing concerns about provocative Chinese actions in disputed areas of th

Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday called on China to talk to prevent more incidents like ramming vessels and the use of water cannons in the South China Sea.

American and Filipino forces launched their largest combat exercises in years Monday in a show of allied firepower that has alarmed Beijing.

A trilateral summit between the leaders of the United States, Japan, and the Philippines will include a discussion of recent incidents in the South China Sea, Manila's foreign ministry said on Friday.

The Philippine Navy says 124 Chinese vessels have been detected in the West Philippine Sea since the military drills began on Monday Motivations for the move may include underscoring Beijing's de facto control of the disputed waters and disrupting Balikatan activities,

Major General Marvin Lico of the Philippines (left) and Lieutenant General William Jurney of the U.S. Marine Corps Pacific Command attended the opening ceremony of Balikatan, a joint military exercise between the U.