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Philippines Senate head says cannot hear impeachment complaint against vice-president until June

The Philippine Senate can only act on the impeachment complaint against Vice-President Sara Duterte on June 2 when Congress resumes after the midterm elections, Senate President Francis Escudero told a briefing on Thursday.

The New York Times · 23h

Philippines’ Vice President Is Impeached, Deepening Political Turmoil

A conviction would hamper the political ambitions of Sara Duterte, who has said that she would like to succeed President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

BBC on MSN · 21h

Philippines feud escalates as lawmakers vote to impeach vice-president

The Philippines' parliament has voted to impeach Vice-President Sara Duterte following complaints about alleged corruption. Duterte has been accused of misusing millions of dollars in public funds and threatening to have President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr assassinated.

China, Philippines

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Hegseth Discusses South China Sea ‘Deterrence’ With Philippines

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reaffirmed Washington’s “ironclad” commitment to a mutual defense treaty with the Philippines during a call with his counterpart in Manila in the face of geopolitical tensions in South China Sea.

Defense News on MSN · 1d

US, Philippine fighter jets patrol disputed South China Sea shoal

The joint patrol on Tuesday over the Scarborough Shoal was the first by the longtime treaty allies since President Donald Trump took office again.

Voice of America · 1d

Philippines, U.S. hold joint air patrol over South China Sea, angering China

The Philippines and the United States have ramped up security arrangements under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. against a backdrop of rising tension between Manila and Beijing

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A flurry of international naval drills around the Philippines prompts complaints from Beijing

A flurry of naval drills surrounding the Philippines involving the United States and its partners has prompted complaints ...

Philippines declares 'food security emergency' to tame retail rice prices

The Philippines, among the world's largest rice importers, declared on Monday a food security emergency to bring down the ...

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Philippines all in to get its own midrange missile system

The plan, as disclosed by Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro, comes amid Chinese pressure to remove a powerful U.S. weapons ...

American tourist, 56, fatally shot in front of distraught partner after withdrawing money from ATM in the Philippines

Ralph Manecke, 56, was gunned down by a helmet-wearing perp in the town of Trento, Philippines, Wednesday while withdrawing roughly $800 cash from an ATM, according to cops.

New York Sun1d

With Assist From America, Philippines Is Standing Up to China — but for How Long?

The close coordination between Washington and Manila on defense against China represents a distinct improvement from before ...

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Trump defense chief reaffirms ‘ironclad commitment’ to Philippines in call with Teodoro

MANILA, Philippines – US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. spoke about the “importance of reestablishing deterrence in the South China Sea” in their ...