Philippines, Japan and US finish South China Sea drills days after sailor struck
The three countries completed the 17th Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity in the South China Sea, a five-day exercise that began the day after Manila said a Filipino sailor was struck with a baton by Chinese coast guard personnel.
Philippine sailor injured at Second Thomas Shoal days before China talks in Manila
Manila says a China Coast Guard team struck a navy serviceman on the head with a baton near the grounded BRP Sierra Madre. Beijing blames the Philippine side.
Sara Duterte impeachment trial opens in Manila with her 2028 run on the line
The Philippine Senate began the historic impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte over $110m in flagged funds and a death threat against President Marcos. A conviction needs 16 of 24 senators and could bar her from office for life.