TOKYO, July 6 — Japan will export used navy destroyers to the Philippines to strengthen its deterrence against China's maritime expansion, the Yomiuri newspaper reported today, as the two United States allies increase cooperation to counter Beijing.

MANILA, Nov 2 — Philippine officials sent off the Malaysian government disaster management team at Villamor Air Base in Pasay City today, expressing profound gratitude for the swift response to the country’s cry for help, reported the Philippine News Agency (PNA).

MANILA, Oct 14 — The Philippines doubts China's intention to negotiate a regional code of conduct in the South China Sea although Manila is looking forward to continuing discussions, Defence Minister Gilberto Teodoro said today.

MANILA, June 24 — The Philippines will continue with resupply missions to troops on an atoll in a disputed part of the South China Sea despite Chinese Coast Guard vessels deliberately disrupting a mission last week, said its Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro.

MANILA, Feb 1 — Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has approved the third phase of the military's modernisation, which includes the purchase of the country's first submarine, in order to defend its maritime sovereignty in the disputed South China Sea.

MANILA, Jan 24 — The Philippines Armed Forces will guarantee the "unimpeded and peaceful" exploration and exploitation of natural resources within the country's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) as it shifts its focus to external defence, said Manila's Defense Secretary.

MANILA, Jan 20 — The Philippines and Canada signed a memorandum of understanding on defence cooperation yesterday, a move which Manila's defence minister said could later lead to a troop pact between the two countries.