The US secretary of state opens his term by reaffirming Washington’s commitment to the Philippines and other regional allies.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has held a first phone call with the Philippines’ foreign minister, telling him the Trump administration’s commitment to Manila is ironclad. They also discussed Beijing's "dangerous and destabilizing actions" in the South China Sea.

MANILA, Philippines — China has renewed its call for the pull out of a United States’ mid range capability missile in the country. We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more here.

The deployment of the U.S. military's Typhon missile launchers in the Philippines was in line with Washington's longstanding defence ties with the country, the Philippine armed forces said on Friday.

The Philippines and the United States reaffirmed their long-standing alliance and security cooperation. Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and newly appointed US National Security Adviser (NSA) Mike Waltz made this pledge in a meeting at the White

The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines says that nearly 200 Afghan nationals have been flown on to the United States after having their special immigration visas processed in the Philippines

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday the United States under President Donald Trump remained committed to the Philippines' defense, as tensions simmer with Beijing in the South China Sea.

The United States is not a party to the issue of the South China Sea and has no right to interfere in maritime issues between China and the Philippines, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Thursday after Washington and Manila made unwarranted remarks against Beijing.

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.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on his first full day in office Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila) warned jointly with Japan, India and

Washington, United States - Freezing temperatures and icy winds meant Washington looked nearly deserted for Donald Trump's inauguration Monday -- although

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.