
Philippines and Vietnam Deepen Maritime Ties
Vietnam’s top leader To Lam is expected in Manila from May 31 to June 1, in a state visit that deserves more attention than a

Vietnam’s top leader To Lam is expected in Manila from May 31 to June 1, in a state visit that deserves more attention than a

In late March 2026, the Philippines and China resumed formal discussions under the Bilateral Consultation Mechanism (BCM), with energy cooperation explicitly on the table. The

The Marcos impeachment effort did not collapse in dramatic fashion. It simply stopped. In early February 2026, impeachment complaints filed against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Economic anxiety and personal resilience sit side by side in the Philippines as 2026 begins. Inflation is low by past standards. Interest rates have been

The Philippines’ national mood in 2026 is defined less by optimism or despair than by something more fragile: cautious expectation mixed with deep skepticism. Recent

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is in Kuala Lumpur for the 47th ASEAN Summit, urging fellow leaders to keep the bloc relevant through “practical, inclusive,

The Pag-asa Island clash between Philippine and Chinese vessels has sharpened an already tense maritime standoff. Both governments accused each other of provoking Sunday’s confrontation

On July 28, 2025, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. delivered his 4th State of the Nation (SONA) address at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City.

U.S. President Donald Trump and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. concluded a trade agreement during Marcos’s visit to the White House. The trade deal establishes a

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