Rappler's latest stories on Philippine-Malaysia relations
PH hits China, Malaysia claims in West Philippine Sea
The Department of Foreign Affairs quietly files diplomatic notes at the United Nations asserting its claims in the West Philippine Sea

Sabah kidnap-free since December due to PH-Malaysia cooperation
Philippine Ambassador to Malaysia Eduardo Malaya also cites the heightened interest of Malaysian companies in investment opportunities in the Philippines

Malaysian investors eye more palm oil plantations in PH
Malaysian businessmen want to develop 300 000 hectares of land in the Philippines into palm oil plantations a wish expressed during President Duterte s visit to Malaysia

FAST FACTS: What binds the Philippines and Malaysia?
(UPDATED) The two countries' bilateral relations span 6 decades

Residents out of Sabah exclusion zone
The armed invasion by Filipinos has exposed deep seated security problems in Sabah
ASEAN will stay out of Sabah dispute
Most of ASEAN considers this a bilateral issue says former ASEAN Secretary General Rodolfo Severino
Aquino calls for talks on Sabah
We need sincere and deep discussion if we are to arrive at a correct solution Aquino told graduating military cadets
PH humanitarian teams finally in Sabah
UPDATED Two teams are providing assistance to Filipinos in Lahad Datu and Semporna Tawau the DFA says
Sulu envoy to talk peace with Malaysia?
Let s together resolve this issue as soon as possible the brother of the Sulu sultan tells Malaysia
Sabah will remain part of Malaysia - PM
Sabah will continue to be a state within Malaysia Najib Razak said
Kiram refused PH, Malaysia deal
The sultan turned down a deal for his men to go free if they agreed to stand down peacefully according to the Philippine government
Malaysia mum on PH requests, says DFA
The Philippines insists on giving medical and consular assistance to Filipinos affected by the standoff
'Sulu army' defeated - report
The Sulu armed group was totally routed by [the] Malaysian security forces overwhelming firepower local media reported
No casualties yet in new Sabah crackdown
The air and ground assault is ongoing against the Filipino terrorists Malaysian security forces say
'God will help us' - Raja Muda
The all out offensive using air and ground assets by the Malaysian military had caused Raja Muda s group to scatter
Malaysia has own conspiracy theory
Media reports say a Malaysian opposition politician invited the gunmen to Sabah
Sabah: Malaysia's 'Wild East'
The Sulu sultanate once controlled the Sulu islands in the Muslim southern Philippines and part of Borneo including Sabah
PH to Malaysia: 'Maximum tolerance'
Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario will travel to Kuala Lumpur to push for the visit of a humanitarian mission to Sabah
Don't believe 'rumors' - Malaysian PM
Rumors are unfounded and not based on the actual situation says the Malaysian prime minister
PH wants access to Sabah standoff victims
The government wants access to detained and injured Filipinos
Sultan infuriates PH, Malaysia
Jamalul Kiram III emerged from political obscurity after his armed followers sailed to neighbouring Malaysia to stake an ancestral territorial claim
Standoff leader won't back down
The brother of the sultan says they have enough manpower and weapons to defend themselves from an attack
PH asks to extend deadline in Sabah
UPDATED The government wants to give the Sulu Sultan a few more days to study the message sent to him by President Aquino
Sabah standoff puts OFWs at risk
The crisis must be resolved peacefully so the 800 000 OFWs in Sabah will not be in danger of losing their jobs says Interior Secretary Mar Roxas
DFA sends envoy to end Sabah standoff
Undersecretary Jose Brillantes will coordinate with local authorities to help resolve peacefully the crisis
Sultan wants talks with Aquino
UPDATED We have not committed a crime says Sultan Jamalul Kiram III
Sultan's cousin arrested in Sabah
The sultan s cousin is not part of the Lahud Datu group and is a Malaysian citizen
Sultan to U.S: Protect us in Sabah
The US has a historical obligation to us says the Sulu sultan s spokesman
'Clock ticking' for Filipinos in Sabah
UPDATED The deadline for the Filipinos to leave Sabah expires on Sunday
'No need for UN intervention in Sabah'
Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte says the situation on the ground indicates all parties are open to resolving the issue peacefully
PH seeks extension for Sabah claimants
Sulu Sultan Jamalul Kiram refuses to ask his followers to leave
Del Rosario: No Sabah claim for now
We are not at the time of discussing the claim the DFA chief says
Standoff not way to claim Sabah - Aquino
President Aquino says Going them with weapons is not the way to resolve this