Balita.org: Your Premier Source for Comprehensive Philippines News and Insights! We bring you the latest news, stories, and updates on a wide range of topics, including politics, culture, economy, and more. Stay tuned to know everything you wish about your favorite stars 24/7.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said Thursday that U.S. defense commitment to Pacific allies was “ironclad” as he gathered Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House on Thursday in the midst of growing concern about provocative Chinese military action in the Indo-Pacific.
MANILA, Philippines — An administration lawmaker is urging the House of Representatives to conduct a probe into the reported gentleman’s agreement on the West Philippine Sea (WPS) between former president Rodrigo Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is bringing together Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House on Thursday as the three nations use their first-ever trilateral summit to try to show they are in lockstep about countering China’s military assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific.
(UPDATE) SYDNEY, Australia: The top US military officer in the Pacific on Tuesday said Washington was «very, very concerned» about Beijing's recent «dangerous» actions in the disputed South China Sea, after confrontations with Philippine vessels.
WASHINGTON, United States — The parents of a teenager who carried out a deadly school shooting in the US state of Michigan were sentenced to 10 to 15 years in prison on Tuesday in an unprecedented and closely watched case.
SYDNEY, Australia — The top US military officer in the Pacific on Tuesday said Washington was "very, very concerned" about Beijing's recent "dangerous" actions in the disputed South China Sea, after confrontations with Philippine vessels.
The South China Sea, a vital and strategic maritime region, has become a hotbed of geopolitical tensions involving territorial disputes among several nations, most notably between China and the Philippines. The involvement of the United States, as a key ally of the Philippines, adds another layer of complexity to the situation. Here, we address some frequently asked questions to help explain the ongoing conflict and its broader implications.
MANILA, Philippines — Workers are seeking a revision of the “no work, no pay” arrangement for those opting to take a leave of absence due to extreme heat.