Pompeo: U.S. Will Defend Philippines In S. China Sea

Policy shift a warning to China on island dispute

Bill Gertz
March 5, 2019 5:00 AM

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced a new policy on the South China Sea last week declaring the United States will defend the Philippines from an attack by China over a years-long island dispute.

Trump on Philippines Visit: I Was Forced to Watch ‘Fake’ CNN

Cameron Cawthorne
November 15, 2017 8:55 AM

President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he was forced to watch CNN while visiting the Philippines, one stop during his 11-day Asia trip.

Duterte Promotes ‘Dead or Alive’ Bounties of $40K

Jack Heretik
August 9, 2017 2:21 PM

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte announced on Wednesday that his government will be putting bounties for two million pesos ($40,000 USD) for certain policemen, "dead or alive."

Freighter Was On Autopilot When It Hit U.S. Destroyer

USS Fitzgerald did not detect container ship

U.S. Navy guided missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald arrives at its mother port US Naval Yokosuka Base, Kanagawa

Bill Gertz
June 23, 2017 5:00 AM

The deadly collision between a U.S. destroyer and a container ship June 17 took place while the freighter was on autopilot, according to Navy officials.

Crowley Slams White House Invite of Duterte: Are He and Trump Going on a ‘Joyride’ With M16s?

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte / AP

David Rutz
May 2, 2017 12:27 PM

Rep. Joe Crowley (D., N.Y.) joked Tuesday that President Donald Trump and Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte would go on a "joyride" with M16s when the foreign leader visits the White House.

Media Falls for False Story About New Ivanka Trump Billboard (That Was Taken Down Years Ago)

Alex Griswold
May 1, 2017 11:46 AM

Several members of the media fell for a false story Sunday claiming that a new billboard advertising for Trump Tower Manilla features an image of White House aide Ivanka Trump.