President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has formally invited United States President Donald Trump to visit the Philippines next year to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Manila. Read more »
The U.S. Department of State has pledged at least P3 billion or $60 million in foreign assistance to support energy, maritime, and economic growth programs in the Philippines. Read more »
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday, July 22, announced a new 19% tariff on Philippine goods following a White House meeting with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Trump, calling the meeting a “beautiful visit,” said the Philippines would grant zero tariffs to select US goods. Read more »
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is seeking a specialized bilateral trade deal with the United States, aiming to craft an agreement that only the Philippines and the U.S. can truly take advantage of. Read more »
U.S. vessel facilities in Palawan aim to aid West Philippine Sea operations and strengthen maritime readiness. Read more »
The Philippines took part in the Australian-led naval drills– along with 19 other nations–as the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) participated for the first time in Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025. Read more »
