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China touts seizing PH reef

‘Sandy Cay’ takeover coincides with PH-US missile drills The Chinese government over the weekend announced that it had recently seized a reef controlled by Manila,...

AFP welcomes US weapons systems in ‘Balikatan’

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday welcomed the deployment of advanced U.S. weapons systems in the ongoing “Balikatan” 2025 exercises, describing...

Anti-United States protest

The Bagong Alyansang Makabayan and its allied radical groups stage a protest march to the American Embassy in Manila, denouncing alleged increased US military...

Army gears up for joint drills with Americans

THE Philippine Army is preparing for this year’s Salaknib and Balikatan joint exercises with its American counterpart. Army spokesman Col. Louie Dema-ala said the preparation comes...

Marcos welcomes France’s bid to officially join future ‘Balikatan’ in WPS

President Marcos on Friday hailed the French government's intention to participate in military exercises in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) amid the ongoing tension...

Navy ready to respond to Chinese interference vs. Balikatan exercises

The Philippine Navy said it is prepared to implement contingency measures should China interfere in the ongoing Balikatan military exercises between Manila and Washington...

Safer global community

THE 19-day joint military exercise of Manila and Washington ending May 10 involving more than 16,000 troops – the greatest demonstration of allied muscle...

‘Balikatan’ not preparation for war, national security exec says

The upcoming “Balikatan” joint military exercise by the Philippines and the United States is not a preparation for war or conflict in the West...

Balikatan to go out of PH seas

As Marcos says SCS threat ‘has grown,’ must do more in defense This year’s Balikatan joint military exercises between the Philippines and the United States...

Focus on external defense

THE Philippines is preparing the 39th edition of its annual ‘Balikatan’ exercises, with organizers considering parts of Northern Luzon, including Mavulis island in far...

Batanes eyed for Balikatan military drills

Organizers of this year's "Balikatan" military exercises are considering parts of Northern Luzon including Mavulis Island in Batanes provinces to serve as a venue...

More complex PH-US drills

Next year’s Balikatan to evolve amid growing threats in the region n By Vince Lopez More complex and challenging Balikatan military exercises are likely on the...

Goodness, gracious, great ball of fire

A huge fire ball develops as US soldiers detonate an anti-personnel explosive device as part of the ongoing the United States-Philippines ‘Balikatan’ joint military...

Shoulder to shoulder to save lives

Filipino and American soldiers undertake a simulated CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear) drill to save disaster victims as part of their training during...
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