Philippine authorities said Thursday that they had arrested five Chinese citizens for alleged spying, a week after arresting another Chinese national in the midst of a territorial dispute between Manila and Beijing in the South China Sea.

Philippine-China relations seem to be in a state of despair as the Marcos regime is opening the door for heavier U.S. presence on its islands, especially those nearest to China. By bringing these rival powers into tighter quarters with one another,

President Marcos is “very disturbed” about the activities of suspected Chinese spies in the country as he assured the public that authorities are expanding the search for their cohorts and more “sleeper agents.

Contrary to the claim of a Chinese official, the Philippines never sought permission from Beijing for its resupply missions at Ayungin Shoal.

Philippine Airlines (PAL) said Monday it will resume thrice-weekly nonstop flights to Beijing Capital International Airport starting March 30, 2025. “We

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed Washington's commitment to Manila and condemned Beijing for its "dangerous and destabilising" actions in the Sea, in his first phone call with Philippine Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo.

THE Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported it successfully drove away a China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel from the waters off Zambales province. Meanwhile,

New U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed China's "dangerous and destabilizing actions in the South China Sea" with his Philippine counterpart on Wednesday and underscored the "ironclad" U.S.

Philippine Airlines will boost its connectivity to mainland China with the launch of non-stop Manila to Beijing flights

Local airlines suspended flights to China—once a top tourist destination—in the past year due to lack of travel demand. But the outlook for the popular Asian travel spot seems to be getting

Former Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio said the “provisional understanding” between Manila and Beijing on the rotation and resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal should not be expanded to cover other features in the West Philippine Sea.