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Marcos Rules Out Giving US Access to More Philippine Military Bases

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos said the United States would not be given access to more Philippine military bases.

Philippines OKs $35B ‘Re-Horizon 3’ Military Modernization Plan

The Philippine government has approved a revised military modernization plan, which would see it spend up to $35 billion in 10 years.

Clash Kills Philippine Soldier, Six Rebels Ahead of Talks

Six communist guerrillas and a soldier were killed in a clash, officials said, as the Philippine government prepared to restart peace talks to end one of the world's longest-running Maoist insurgencies.

Japan, ASEAN to Boost Maritime Security Ties With Eye on China

Southeast Asian and Japanese leaders agreed to boost maritime security cooperation in the face of Beijing's growing assertiveness.

Philippines Names Pro-Islamic State Militants in Catholic Mass Bombing

Philippine police named two Filipino members of a pro-Islamic State militant group as suspects in the deadly bombing of a Catholic mass.

Philippines, Australia Launch Joint Air and Sea Patrols

Australia and the Philippines announced the start of joint air and sea patrols off the Southeast Asian nation.

Philippines, Japan Could Soon Deploy Military Forces on Each Other’s Soil

The Philippine government said it will negotiate its planned Reciprocal Access Agreement with Japan amid rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific.

China Demands Philippines Remove Ship From Disputed Waters

China renewed calls for the Philippines to remove an aging ship from a reef which Manila uses to press its stake in the Spratly Islands.

Philippine Planning First-Ever Submarine Procurement: President

The Philippine government is planning to acquire its first submarine, the country's president revealed.