Armed Forces of the Philippines via AP Confrontation Near Disputed Shoal in South China Sea, Chinese Coast Guard Ship Engages Supply Boat Repeated high-seas confrontations have sparked fears about a larger conflict that could bring China and the United States into a collision. By The Associated Press March 22, 2024
Ted Aljibe - AFP / Getty ImagesCommentary China Allegedly Dumping Cyanide in Foreign Fisheries - If You Eat Seafood, Pay Attention "If we feel that there is enough ground to do so, we will [pursue charges]," Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said. By Allison Anton February 23, 2024
Xu Miaobo / China MilitaryCommentary Defense Secretary Issues Savage Response After China Warns Country 'Not to Play with Fire' "It is unfortunate, but I am, myself, unsurprised. The Spokesperson's statements were 'on brand.' We, and the world, should not expect more." By Allison Anton January 19, 2024
Philippine Coast Guard / AP Chinese Fleet Targets Ships of US Ally, Vessel Rammed The Philippines and its treaty ally, the United States, immediately condemned the latest confrontation near the Second Thomas Shoal. By The Associated Press December 9, 2023
Provincial Government of Lanao del Sur - Public Information Office / AP ISIS Claims Responsibility for Deadly Bombing at Catholic Mass “Extremists who wield violence against the innocent will always be regarded as enemies to our society,” the Philippine president said. By Zenger News December 4, 2023
Froilan Gallardo / AP Four Christians Killed During Worship, Bombing Suspected “Extremists who wield violence against the innocent will always be regarded as enemies to our society,” President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said. By The Associated Press December 2, 2023
Ted Aljibe -AFP / Getty Images Foreign Country Bans Smartmatic Voting Machines Firm to 'Safeguard Integrity of Elections' The Philippines revoked Smartmatic's contract to operate its voting systems after allegations of corruption were leveled. By Jack Davis December 2, 2023
Petrovich9 / Getty Images Tsunami Warning Issued After USGS Records Massive Earthquake on Pacific Floor Japanese officials issued evacuation orders in parts of Okinawa Prefecture, including for the entire coastal area, affecting thousands. By The Associated Press December 2, 2023
Joeal Calupitan / AP US Sends Dire Warning as Chinese Coast Guard Encircles Allied Ships Dozens of Chinese ships blockaded Philippine vessels in one of the most dangerous flashpoints in the South China Sea. By The Associated Press November 11, 2023
Calamba Municipal Police Station / AP Radio Anchor Fatally Shot While Livestreaming to Facebook in the Philippines The gunman gained entry into the home-based radio station of provincial news broadcaster Juan Jumalon by pretending to be a listener. By The Associated Press November 5, 2023