In Philippines, Duterte’s ‘CIA puppet’ slur ignites fierce military backlash

Paolo Duterte’s claims of the military ‘showing off for America’ are aimed at undermining the current administration, ...
New York Sun

With Assist From America, Philippines Is Standing Up to China — but for How Long?

The Philippines is defying China’s grip on the South China Sea with a powerful assist from American forces despite doubts about the depth and duration of the American commitment. When three small ...

US Ally On China’s Doorstep Gives Pointed Reminder How Far Uncle Sam’s Missiles Can Reach

A spokesperson for China’s Foreign Ministry said in February that the communist nation “will not sit idly by when its ...

A narrow Pacific waterway is at the heart of U.S. plans to choke China’s vast navy

The U.S. has deployed troops and anti-ship missiles into the northern Philippines as part of almost continuous, joint war ...
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette

American snatched in Philippines

MANILA, Philippines -- Philippine police said Friday they have launched a search after gunmen reportedly abducted an American national who was shot in the leg as he tried to resist before being ...