China says a small civilian vessel from the Philippines has illegally anchored at the beach of an atoll in the South China Sea, which is claimed by both countries.

China issues a warning to the Philippines over Manila’s recent remarks after Taipei elects a new president.

One person was killed and dozens were injured, authorities said.

A senior US Navy official advised Washington's allies to challenge what he called "aggressive behavior" by China.

China says the Philippines has ‘ignored’ repeated requests to remove ‘illegally stranded’ warship from the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea.

Philippines lawmakers are set to discuss a US proposal to temporarily host Afghan immigrants in the country.

The Philippines and the United States launch their largest-ever annual joint military drills on Tuesday amid rising tensions between Washington and Beijing over Taiwan and anti-American protests by Filipinos. 

China has warned that Washington is "endangering regional peace and stability" with its deal with the Philippines allowing US troops to use several military bases in the Southeast Asia country. 

The Philippines and the United States are scheduled to hold their largest ever joint military exercises.

The Philippines has allowed US to boost its military presence by giving Washington access to four more bases in the country.