Rappler's latest stories on visit to the Philippines
Duterte halted VFA termination due to South China Sea tensions
Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr says for President Rodrigo Duterte, 'having a rise in military tensions in the South China Sea was not helping anybody'
Balikatan exercises canceled because of coronavirus
(UPDATED) What would have been the last iteration of the yearly drills between Filipino and American forces has been called off to protect soldiers’ health, says the US Indo-Pacific Command
[OPINION | NEWSPOINT] Where is the outrage?
The case takes a Shakespearean quality. King Rodrigo swings away with his sword screaming, proffering a crazy deal: the VFA for an American visa for a favorite horse – Bato de la Rosa.
'Stop whining,' Locsin says after PH sends notice of VFA termination
'Time to grow up,' says Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr
Panelo contradicts Panelo: No Trump, Duterte phone call after all
Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo admits to reporters there was no scheduled call to begin with
PH notice of VFA termination to have 'significant implications' on relations, says U.S.
The United States says it will 'carefully consider' its next moves as it 'remains committed' to its friendship with the Philippines
Senate urges Duterte to reconsider plan to scrap VFA
Senators say they should first review the ramifications of withdrawing from the agreement that allows for the presence of US military troops in the Philippines
With VFA uncertain, Duterte lashes out at U.S. once again
'Si Trump pati 'yung others are trying to save the Visiting Forces Agreement. Sabi ko, ayaw ko,' says President Rodrigo Duterte
Lawmakers hit VFA termination, urge DFA to give Duterte 'sound' advice
'Are we going to sacrifice the gains that we have made with the US-Philippine relationship just because of the cancellation of the visa of one senator?' asks Deputy Speaker Johnny Pimentel
Malacañang downplays possibility of U.S. terminating other military pacts
Presidential Spokesman Salvador Panelo says the Duterte government is not concerned the United States may terminate other military treaties following the Philippines' move to scrap the Visiting Forces Agreement
Del Rosario urges Duterte to meet Trump, discuss military pact
Former foreign secretary Albert del Rosario says that while the Visiting Forces Agreement is 'imperfect,' it is 'essential' for the Philippine-US defense alliance
After U.S. cancels Bato's visa, Duterte threatens to scrap visiting forces agreement
(UPDATED) 'I'm giving notice. I'm giving the American government one month from now, President Rodrigo Duterte says
Indian president to visit Philippines October 17-21
The state visit comes as the Philippines and India commemorate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries
Duterte rants about 'U.S. and the West' at Russian forum
The President hits traditional western powers for supposedly encumbering his war on drugs that has killed thousands of Filipinos
Duterte knew raising Hague ruling with Xi was futile
President Rodrigo Duterte admits having no plan to assert Philippine rights using the Hague ruling, apart from mentioning it in a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping
Carpio, Del Rosario say PH 'safe' with China oil deal
Acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio and Ambassador Albert del Rosario agree that 'nothing is being given away' in the oil deal between the Philippines and China
Xi’s Manila visit ‘more optics than substance’
It's only a reprieve. Critics warn against the implementation of the planned oil and gas deal that commits Manila to a cooperation scheme with Beijing in the West Philippine Sea.
LIVE: Forum on maritime disputes in the South China Sea
The forum – Maritime Disputes in the South China Sea: Navigating the Diplomatic Waters – brings together high-level officials, diplomats, and experts on the issue
VLOG: Si Xi Jinping, Duterte, at Rizal
Sa pagbisita niya sa Pilipinas, inihahalintulad ni Xi Jinping si Rodrigo Duterte kay Jose Rizal
Breach in protocol over PH presidential flag during Xi's state visit
The lone presence of the Chinese flag during the welcome ceremony and review of the guards by the 2 presidents is unlike any other state visit
What can bring Cayetano and Arroyo together? Xi Jinping
Former foreign secretary Alan Peter Cayetano and House Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo appear to be friendly after the state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping
PH-China deal on oil, gas dev't creates body to study joint exploration
Up to the last minute, uncertainty clouded what kind of oil and gas deal would come out of Xi's state visit. The MOU appears to be a softer version of the framework earlier prepared.
Del Rosario calls for 'full transparency' in PH-China oil deal
'It behooves our negotiators to ensure that our Constitution is not violated,' former foreign secretary Albert del Rosario tells Rappler
#XiJinPooh: Filipinos troll Xi Jinping via Winnie the Pooh memes
It's not been a red-carpet welcome for the Chinese leader online
Xi Jinping invites Duterte to visit China a 4th time
President Rodrigo Duterte has visited China every year of his presidency, while he refuses to visit the United States
Taho ice cream, abalone soup in Xi Jinping's state dinner
President Duterte, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and guests cap off the first day of state visit with a 4-course meal
Duterte and Xi tackle drugs, Marawi, infrastructure
Chinese President Xi Jinping says China will give another 50 scholarships for Filipinos, and donate 10,000 tons of rice for typhoon-stricken communities
Duterte, Xi 'elevate' PH-China ties, 'manage' sea row
Chinese President Xi Jinping says there is wisdom in the saying, 'All creatures may grow together without harming each other'
Xi Jinping honors Rizal, Filipino hero with Chinese roots
(UPDATED) Chinese President Xi Jinping praises Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte 'for taking on Jose Rizal's mantle'
Red-carpet PH welcome for Xi Jinping amid protests
Filipino-Chinese families gather outside President Xi Jinping's hotel to catch a glimpse of the visiting leader as cops in riot gear guard the streets to deter protests
Carpio fact-checks Xi Jinping on 14th-century Chinese explorer
Acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio says that Chinese explorer Zheng He 'never visited the Philippines' as Chinese President Xi Jinping claimed
Why Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit matters to Filipinos
Ties between the Philippines and China stretch back centuries – but power and money can complicate (not necessarily destroy) even the closest of friendships
'A friend in need': China's promises to PH
Rappler lists over 100 agreements and pledges that have been made between Manila and Beijing since President Rodrigo Duterte took office
Welcome Xi Jinping? Filipinos give China 'poor' trust ratings
Most Filipinos reject President Duterte's policy of inaction in the West Philippine Sea, according to a Social Weather Stations poll released on the day of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to the Philippines
2 senators ask Duterte to release details of draft deals with China
Senators Antonio Trillanes IV and Francis Pangilinan also seek a Senate probe into the deals that will be signed by President Rodrigo Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping
From princeling to president: Who is Chinese President Xi Jinping?
Chinese President Xi Jinping's leadership is driven by his vision of the 'Chinese dream' – the great renewal and rejuvenation of the Chinese nation in all aspects
Enemy at sea, friend of the chief: Philippine military navigates ties with China
Bullied and harassed by China in the West Philippine Sea, the Armed Forces of the Philippines is forced to strike 'cordial' ties with the staunch ally of its commander-in-chief
PROFILE: Shades of Duterte in China's Xi Jinping
Chinese President Xi Jinping, who is visiting the Philippines, shares many things in common with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte
Xi Jinping to visit PH from November 20-21
The last Chinese president to make a state visit to the Philippines was Hu Jintao in 2005, during the Arroyo administration which also enjoyed strong ties with Beijing
Wang Yi: Duterte 'the most respected friend' of Xi Jinping
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says 'facts have proven' that President Rodrigo Duterte's 'friendly policy toward China' is the way forward
Chinese President Xi to visit Philippines in November
Xi Jinping's visit will take place after the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit from November 12 to 18 in Papua New Guinea
IN PHOTOS: Australia, PH armies grow closer after Marawi
The two armies hold the 3rd iteration of the Philippines-Australia Army to Army Exercise at the 10th Infantry Division headquarters in Compostela Valley
Rule of law best way to fight drug problem – Trump adviser
'President [Trump] is very concerned about the drug problem, but also the way that we will go after that here is to do it through more effective law enforcement as well as a broad range of other actions including education,' says US national security adviser H.R. McMaster
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SWS survey, Lacson, U.S. aid | Evening wRap
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LIST: Deals Duterte brought home from Japan
The President brings home mostly agreements on beefing up the Philippine Coast Guard and assistance for agribusinesses
Duterte announces military, economic split from US
3rd UPDATE Before chuckling the President tells his Chinese audience So please you have another problem of economics in my country I am separated from them so I will be dependent on you for a long time
How Duterte's China trip could help the economy
The Philippines infrastructure agricultural sector and consumer firms all stand to benefit from stronger economic ties with the Asian superpower
PH, China businessmen to sign MOUs during Duterte's Beijing visit
Around 400 Filipino businessmen are set to join President Rodrigo Duterte in his visit to China
Kerry arrives as biggest VIP to visit Duterte
US Secretary of State John Kerry visits the Philippines as he backs negotiations between Manila and Beijing over the West Philippine Sea
