I think he has to do what's right for his country. I've always said, you know, make the Philippines great again,” US President Donald Trump said.

US President Donald Trump agreed Tuesday to reduce threatened tariffs on the Philippines, but only by one percentage point, after what he termed a successful meeting with his counterpart Ferdinand Marcos.

President Donald Trump said he has reached a trade agreement with Philippine leader Ferdinand Marcos Jr., following a meeting Tuesday at the White House, that will see the U.S. slightly drop its tariff rate for the Philippines without paying import taxes for what it sells there.

The country has been gradually expanding military cooperation with the U.S., Japan, and Beijing-claimed Taiwan.

Despite proclaiming a “one China” policy, Manila has been moving toward greater economic and security cooperation with Taipei.

China’s Education Ministry has issued a safety warning for Chinese students in the Philippines, following what it describes as a series of criminal incidents targeting Chinese nationals.

China's Education Ministry has warned Chinese students about safety concerns in the Philippines, citing unspecified criminal incidents. Relations between the two nations remain strained due to maritime disputes in the South China Sea.

Manila's foreign minister said relations with Beijing are more than just their differences over the South China Sea, which sees the passage of about $3 trillion worth of ship-borne goods annually ...

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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump to negotiate a favorable trade deal, amid security discussions. The talks are critical as Trump threatens increased tariffs on Philippine imports.