People and activists in the Philippines have denounced their government's deal with the US that allows American forces to have greater access to military bases and increase their military footprint in the South China Sea amid tensions with China.

The Philippines has agreed to provide the United States with expanded access to key military bases in the Southeast Asian country.

Eleven people are killed and 19 others missing after a week's worth of heavy seasonal rain in the southern and eastern regions of the Philippines.

US Vice President Kamala Harris meets briefly with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of an Asian summit, claiming that Washington does not seek confrontation with China but welcomes competition.

Tropical Storm Nalgae in the Philippines has killed at least 45 people and injured 33 others, officials said Saturday.

Landslides and flooding have killed at least 31 people in the southern Philippines after torrential rains from the approaching Tropical Storm Nalgae lashed the region.

Typhoon Noru made landfall in Philippines, leaving at least five dead and many areas flooded.

The Philippines is in talks to buy US-made heavy-lift Chinook helicopters after scrapping a deal with Russia worth $227.35 million for the fear of US sanctions.

The United States vows to defend the Philippines in case of a conflict in South China Sea.

At least four people were killed in a powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake that struck the northern Philippine island of Luzon.