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Marcos looking forward to see Trump during ASEAN Summit

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the Philippines is looking forward to continued support from the United States for Southeast Asian regional community building and...

NSC welcomes US resolution on mutual defense treaty

THE National Security Council (NSC) welcomed a United States Senate resolution reaffirming the 74-year-old Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) with the Philippines and condemning China’s...

PH-Australia Defense Pact not a Mutual Defense Treaty – Gibo

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Sunday clarified that the planned defense agreement between the Philippines and Australia is not a Mutual Defense Treaty...

Balikatan 2025 kicks off showcasing state-of-the-art weapons

The Philippine and United States militaries yesterday kicked off three weeks of joint exercises that will simulate a “full-scale battle scenario,” as the two...

After aerial tussle, US warns China of defense pact with PH

The United States government reiterated its commitment to the Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) with the Philippines following what it described as “unsafe and irresponsible...

Austin says US-Philippine alliance will ‘transcend’ administrations

Manila, Philippines—The Philippines will remain an important US ally whoever is in the White House, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Tuesday, offering reassurances to...

Philippines says US offered to escort supply ships in disputed sea

Baguio, Philippines—The United States has offered to escort Manila's resupply missions to outposts in the disputed South China Sea or West Philippine Sea, the Philippine...

Bedan professors: MDT terms for US action already met

"The path forward should emphasize diplomacy, international law, and strategic partnerships to ensure peace and stability in the region" Recent events in the South China...

Ayungin clash not an armed attack, a ‘misunderstanding’ – Palace

Palace says MDT invocation ‘not considered’ Malacañang said the attack on unarmed Filipino soldiers by China Coast Guard (CCG) and maritime militia vessels in Ayungin...

US blasts China, affirms MDT commitment

The State Department has reaffirmed the United States' commitment to the Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) with the Philippines following China's latest actions in the...

Biden sourcing $128m for EDCA projects in PH

US President Joe Biden is sourcing $128 million (P7.24 billion) to execute projects for Enhance Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) sites in the Philippines, Malacañang...

MDT a great deterrent, says US ambassador

The Mutual Defense Treaty between the Philippines and the United States is a deterrent to conflicts in the South China Sea, US Ambassador MaryKay...

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...

PH, Australia to hold joint patrols in WPS

The Philippines and Australia will “soon” hold joint patrols in the West Philippine Sea where tensions have been high over increased Chinese incursions in...
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