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