The regional bloc ASEAN and China should make headway on a protracted code of conduct for the South China Sea by tackling thorny "milestone issues", including its scope and if it can be legally binding,

Foreign secretary Enrique Manalo says Asean’s vulnerability to climate change should elevate the issue on the bloc’s priority list.

The Philippines’ Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo discusses how his nation navigates tensions in the South China Sea, and how he expects Manila-Washington ties to develop under the incoming Trump administration,

Philippine Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo Enrique Manalo and his Japanese counterpart Takeshi Iwaya on January 15 agreed to continue communication with the incoming US administration of President-elect Donald Trump to promote their trilateral relationship.

Japan and the Philippines plan to convey to President-elect Donald Trump the urgent need for the U.S. to remain committed to upholding the rule of law in an Asian region where China's actions are causing concerns.

In late December last year, 13 Filipino women returned to the Philippines after being arrested and sentenced to four years in prison (with two years suspended) in Cambodia for engaging in surrogacy, an act considered human trafficking under Cambodian law. The women were granted Royal pardons and released early, before being repatriated.

The foreign ministers of the Philippines and Japan have voiced their concern over the security issues in the East and South China Seas. During their meeting, Philippine Foreign Minister Enrique Manalo highlighted the dynamic and resilient relationship between the two countries amid the changing geopolitical situation.

Philippine Foreign Minister Enrique Manalo met Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya in Manila on Wednesday to discuss the continued strengthening of bilateral ties. The meeting focused on reaffirming Japan's commitment to its strategic partnership with the Philippines,

Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita held a meeting with Philippines Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Enrique Manalo, on Wednesday. The two leaders discussed the growing bilateral cooperation and opportunities in various sectors like commerce,

Japan and the Philippines vowed Wednesday to strengthen security cooperation to counter China's actions in key sea trade routes,

Enrique Manalo, in Manila. Iwaya said he was scheduled to attend Trump’s Jan. 20 inauguration as one of Washington’s closest treaty allies in Asia along with the Philippines. “Amid the ...

LANGKAWI, Malaysia -- Claims that Donald Trump and key aides have little interest in Southeast Asia are "speculation", the Philippine Foreign Secretary has said in a bid to dampen anxiety in the region two days ahead of the American president-elect's return to the White House.