Manila uses "West Philippine Sea" for waters in its maritime zone, where China's expanding presence challenges the U.S. ally.

China claims nearly the entire South China Sea, a vital waterway for more than $3 trillion of annual ship-borne commerce.

Around 14,000 American and Filipino troops will engage in joint military exercises in the Philippines, showcasing the U.S.'s ...

The United States is deploying around 9,000 troops to the Philippines for this year's joint military exercises, as the allies ...

China and the Philippines have accused each other of dangerous blocking maneuvers near a disputed South China Sea reef.

Mischief and Subi reefs are among the artificial islands China has used to expand its offensive capabilities in the region.

President Trump has complained the U.S.-Japan defense partnership is one-sided, but with China throwing its weight around, ...

The Philippines wants India to join the Squad alliance with the US, Australia, and Japan to counter China's tactics in the South China Sea. China is creating militarized artificial islands and ...

(Aaron Favila/AP) ABOARD BRP JOSE RIZAL, South China Sea — The United States, Japan and the Philippines on Friday staged ...

ABOARD BRP JOSE RIZAL, South China Sea (AP) -- The United States, Japan and the Philippines on Friday staged joint naval drills to boost crisis readiness off a disputed South China Sea shoal as a ...

As China’s carrier force expands, East Asia's seas are becoming familiar grounds for close encounters between opposing ...

Chinese firms might consider the atmosphere ‘not friendly enough’ to continue investing in the Philippines, analyst says.