White House Meeting: Strengthening US-Philippine Ties Amid South China Sea Tensions

US Navy official visits Manila

PHILIPPINE Navy Flag Officer In Command Vice Admiral Jose Ma. Ambrosio Ezpeleta recently welcomed United States Pacific Fleet Admiral Stephen Koehler during a courtesy call at Navy Headquarters in Manila.The visit highlights the Philippines and United States’ commitment to a stronger naval defense alliance and their shared respect for international law.“The value that our partnership brings is so important for both of us, and we just could not b…

PH allies pledge more defense, security support amid China aggression

Several countries, led by the United States and other key regional allies, on Friday pledged support for the Philippines' external defense as they shared concerns over China's increasingly aggressive behavior in the South China Sea.

South China Sea: expect ‘more provocations’ from Manila, and Hanoi could be next

Beijing ‘must be prepared to respond’, and it might be headed for confrontation with Vietnam over land reclamation, analyst warns.

Trump to host Philippines’ president ‘very soon’ to discuss security, economic ties; date not final yet

US President Donald Trump said that he would host his Philippine counterpart in the White House “very soon”. The two nations intend to discuss strengthening economic and security ties

PH thanks US, Japan for 'enduring support' in South China Sea

The Philippines, United States, and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining peace, stability and freedom of navigation in the South China Sea under their trilateral partnership during a meeting of the countries' foreign ministers Thursday, July 10.

White House Meeting: Strengthening US-Philippine Ties Amid South China Sea Tensions

White House Meeting: Strengthening US-Philippine Ties Amid South China Sea Tensions President Donald Trump is preparing to host Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the White House in a pivotal meeting set to bolster longstanding security and economic agreements. The Philippine ambassador to the United States confirmed that this high-level dialogue would occur imminently.The discussions aim to enhance mutual defense arrangements, spotlig…