Scores of Afghans have left for the US after their visas were processed in the Philippines
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
Philippines, U.S. hold joint maritime exercises in South China Sea
The Philippines and the United States carried out joint maritime exercises for a fifth time in the South China Sea, Manila's armed forces said on Sunday, in a move that would likely irk China.
Afghans arrive in the Philippines to complete visa processing for resettlement in US
A group of Afghan nationals have arrived in the Philippines to process special immigrant visas for their resettlement in the United States

Japan, Trump and Philippines

Japan and Philippines plan to convey to Trump the need for US engagement in Asia
How Japan plans to stop China from ‘stealing the limelight’ at Trump’s inauguration
Japan, Philippines Urge Trump to Maintain US Security in Asia
Both nations plan to engage Trump's administration and China diplomatically to ensure stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
Trump’s top diplomat pick: China must ‘stop messing around’ with Philippines
MANILA: Senator Marco Rubio, US President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the State Department, said China should “stop messing around” with the Philippines and Taiwan, noting that its “deeply destabilising” actions in the region are compelling the US to “counteract.
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Manila likely to be hung out to dry unless it provides Washington with pound of flesh: China Daily editorial
Some Western media outlets recently reported that Chinese State-backed hackers hacked into Philippine government departments and stole sensitive data as part of a yearslong operation. This is a total lie fabricated just to goad the near-hibernating Marcos government to carry on its fool's errand.
Japan, Philippines, U.S. vow to deepen cooperation, Manila says
Japan, the Philippines and the United States vowed to further strengthen their ties under a trilateral arrangement in the face of growing tensions in regional waters, Manila said on Monday following a call among their leaders.
Philippines' Marcos Hopeful Strong Alliance With US Will Continue
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos is hopeful Manila and Washington will maintain their "strong and dynamic" relationship under the incoming US administration, a palace statement said Wednesday, less than a week before Donald Trump assumes office.
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Almost 200 Afghans leave Philippines for the US after visas processed
The Afghans, including many children, arrived in the Philippines on January 6. Details of their numbers and location were kept secret by US and Philippine officials
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Trump's top diplomat pick: China must 'stop messing around' with PH, Taiwan
Sen. Marco Rubio, US President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the State Department, said China should "stop messing around" with the Philippines and Taiwan, noting that its "deeply destabilizing" actions in the region are compelling the US to "counteract.
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Biden warns US ‘soul’ at stake with Trump’s return
US President Joe Biden warned Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) that the “soul of America” is still at stake, as he prepared to deliver his
The Philippines is building a new city from scratch to withstand extreme weather. Will it work?
New Clark City could be a beacon of hope—or a greenwashed illusion. The highway approaching New Clark City is wide—four lanes each way in places—but carries little traffic. Newly installed street lamps,