Philippines
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Apr- 2023 -11 AprilAmericas
Philippines, US Kick off Largest-Ever Joint Military Drills
The Philippines and the US launched their largest-ever joint military exercises, as the longstanding allies seek to counter growing Chinese assertiveness in the region.
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11 AprilAsia Pacific
Philippines Rules Out ‘Offensive Actions’ on Bases US Can Use
The Philippines will not allow "any offensive actions" from the bases it has opened to US troops, President Ferdinand Marcos said.
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7 AprilSea
Philippines Urged to Build Military Base on Disputed Spratly Island
An Australian security expert has suggested that the Philippines build a military base on Pag-asa, an island situated on the disputed Spratly archipelago.
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3 AprilAsia Pacific
Philippines Announces Four More Military Bases US Troops Can Use
The Philippines announced the location of four additional military bases to be used by US troops, with one site near the hotly disputed South China Sea and another not far from Taiwan.
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Mar- 2023 -30 MarchAsia Pacific
After Egypt, US Sends Remaining Cyclone Patrol Ships to Philippines
The US Navy is transferring its remaining Cyclone-class patrol ships to the Philippines, providing a needed boost to the nation’s surveillance capabilities.
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20 MarchAsia Pacific
Philippines to Announce New Bases US Soldiers Can Use: Officials
The Philippines and the US will soon announce the location of four additional military bases in the Southeast Asian country that American soldiers will be allowed to use.
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15 MarchAsia Pacific
Philippines, US to Hold Largest Ever Joint War Games: Officials
The Philippines and the US will hold their largest ever joint military exercises next month, as the allies seek to counter China's growing influence.
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Feb- 2023 -23 FebruaryAmericas
US ‘Committed’ to Joint Sea Patrols With Philippines: US Navy Chief
The US is "committed" to conducting joint maritime patrols with the Philippines in the South China Sea, the US navy chief said.
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16 FebruaryAsia Pacific
Japan Considering Donating Decommissioned Choppers to Philippines
Japan is considering transferring its decommissioned military helicopters to the Philippines to boost its defense capabilities.
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14 FebruaryAsia Pacific
Philippines Condemns China’s ‘Aggressive’ Laser Use Against Ship
The Philippines condemned the actions of a Chinese security vessel, which is accused of using a military-grade laser light against a Philippine patrol boat.
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