Defense
Philippine defense budget to rise 6.4% amid South China Sea tensions
Coast guard to receive $536.5m to carry out Second Thomas Shoal missions
Economy
Philippines seeks Japan, U.S. funding for Subic-Clark railway
$850m plan, part of Luzon Economic Corridor, on hold after China pulls out
Media & Entertainment
Philippine girl group Bini bursts onto the global stage
Members grow from local reality show sensation to worldwide hitmakers
Opinion
Marcos's annual address shows steely resolve on maritime rights
Rising South China Sea tensions prompt Philippine leader to strengthen rhetoric
International relations
ASEAN ministers at loggerheads over Israel-Hamas conflict
Malaysia pushes line condemning violence, as Singapore, Thailand cause 'some discord'
South China Sea
Philippine, Chinese top diplomats agree to ease South China Sea tensions
Foreign ministers hold 1st meeting in 2 years as Manila conducts resupply mission
IPO
Southeast Asia IPO fundraising down 60% in first half as Indonesia slumps
Higher interest rates dampen listings in region with fewer big-ticket debuts
South China Sea
China says Philippine allies meddling in South China Sea dispute
Foreign minister Wang slams U.S, Japan, South Korea, EU at ASEAN-China meeting
Natural disasters
Taiwan and Philippines lashed by typhoon, oil tanker sinks
Dozens killed in flooding and landslides as storm moves toward China
Natural disasters
Typhoon Gaemi dumps heavy rain in Manila; 114 flights canceled
More than 600,000 people displaced, with 16 cities asking for emergency funding
Myanmar Crisis
ASEAN ministers seek Myanmar breakthrough with 'troika' model
Laos, Indonesia, Malaysia to hold 'informal consultation' as regional talks begin
Politics
Marcos says South China Sea claim isn't 'imaginary,' urges diplomacy
Philippine president also orders online casinos closed in State of the Nation
Opinion
The tragic cost of Taiwan's silence on its South China Sea claims
Pressure from Washington undermines Taiwan's sovereignty and self-advocacy
South China Sea
China, Philippines reach deal seeking to end South China Sea clashes
Manila says Beijing dropped inspection demand for supply ships to Second Thomas Shoal
Opinion
Marcos-Duterte war is a battle for the soul of Philippine democracy
Annual speech gives president chance to rally elite, pin down rival family
South China Sea
Philippines and China bet on hotlines to avoid South China Sea clashes
Talks focus on opening three lines of communications between the nations
Economy
Developing Asia's growth revised up by ADB as tech exports grow
Regional lender keeps forecasts for ASEAN economies, China, India unchanged
South China Sea
China and Russia extend military cooperation to South China Sea
Activities follow increased drills among Japan, U.S. and Philippines
Asia Insight
Japan's new enemy in fight to lure immigrant workers: The tumbling yen
Visa rules eased, but currency weakness tarnishes Japan's appeal for overseas hires
Opinion
Philippines and Vietnam's South China Sea strategies have failed
Manila's 'transparency' and Hanoi's 'opacity' are outdated approaches to deter China
Sports
Post-Pacquiao, Philippines chases first Olympic boxing gold in Paris
Nation sending 5 fighters amid push to revitalize the sport, get private funding
International relations
Philippines-Japan troop pact 'launchpad' for more defense ties
Experts expect extension of Manila-Tokyo deal to counter Chinese aggression
South China Sea
China rebukes EU for backing Philippines on maritime ruling anniversary
Arbitration decision in 2016 rejected Beijing's expansive South China Sea claims
South China Sea
Chinese carrier passes near Philippines on way to drills: Taiwan
Shandong, J-16 fighters and H-6 bombers head to western Pacific
International relations
Philippines, Japan sign defense pact to seal South China Sea ties
Filipinos talk of 'instrument of trust,' Japanese of changing 'status quo'