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Maritime differences with China and joint efforts against COVID-19 are separate issues, a senior Philippine official says.

Meanwhile, authorities reported 45 active cases among members of President Duterte’s security detail.

But as dispute with Beijing over ships around Whitsun Reef continue, Manila says it is “keeping all our options open.”

The ships have been upgraded with high-tech equipment, government procurement documents show.

The militant exploded an improvised bomb that injured seven police and a soldier, authorities said.

Meanwhile, the countries’ defense secretaries discuss maintaining the Visiting Forces Agreement.

The foreign secretary reported nine ships at Whitsun Reef while a Sunday survey found 240 in Manila’s territory.

The registrations were initiated seven years ago.

An ambush and a deadly raid on IS-linked militants mark beginning of the Islamic holy month.

Disarmament of Moro Islamic Liberation Front members needs to be fast-tracked, International Crisis Group says.

Egyptian was one of five foreign militants being monitored on the southern Philippine island.

“We can count on no one, but each other,” says founder of a roadside pantry in Metro Manila.

There are still some Chinese ships in the area of Whitsun Reef, a security official tells BenarNews.

Ana Patricia Non took the temporary measure over fears she and others might not be safe.

Japanese leader postpones trip to Manila due to a new outbreak in his country.

If bloc decides on envoy to Burma, it must ensure junta not recognized, says member of parallel civilian government.

China has violated a 2002 deal regarding South China Sea developments, Gen. Cirilito Sobejana says.

Commanders identified two of those slain as nephews of the region’s Islamic State leader.

Officials in Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand announce travel restrictions on India.

Pilot is killed, three others wounded, officials say.

The lingering presence of Chinese ships in the Philippine EEZ is illegal, 11 lawmakers from the opposition say.

Beijing has no business telling Manila what it could do in its waters, defense department says.

Economist admits outlook relies on vaccines as the pandemic remains the “biggest risk to recovery.”

Beijing has refused to remove ships from Manila’s exclusive economic zone in South China Sea.

Six others were injured, including four soldiers, in a pair of clashes in Maguindanao.

Hanoi challenges Beijing's "unilateral decision" that goes into effect on May 1.

Military, observers blame Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters for attacks over opposition to regional peace process.

Department of Foreign Affairs accuses Chinese Coast Guard of blocking ships conducting legitimate patrols.

In the Philippines, media union condemns killing of former journalist on the eve of World Press Freedom day.

Raid in Sarangani province part of a nationwide crackdown, police say.