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Improved learning environment

A classroom renovation project in Dona Remedios Trinidad in Bulacan is making strides under the Humanitarian and Civic Assistance program of the Balikatan exercises....

Philippines, US launch joint drills aimed at ‘deterrence’

Manila, Philippines—The Philippine and US air forces kicked off joint exercises Monday aimed at boosting operational coordination and enhancing "strategic deterrence," Manila's military said. The drills...

Philippines defense chief says military must evolve fast

Manila, Philippines—The Philippine military must evolve fast because of threats to a "free and open" Asia-Pacific region, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said Friday at...

Restless reading the radar screen

THE annual Balikatan exercises of the Philippines and the United States end today – officially on Friday -- with both sides hopeful they have...

China Navy ships shadow Balikatan vessels

WEST PHILIPPINE SEA—Two Chinese Navy spy ships shadowed Philippine and American vessels during the Balikatan exercises as they sailed at the westernmost portion of...

Balikatan goes into high gear despite China concerns

Thousands of Filipino and American troops kicked off joint military exercises in the Philippines on Monday, as Beijing’s growing assertiveness in the region raises...

No new EDCA bases—Marcos

Balikatan exercises may be expanded to include Japan President Marcos said Monday the United States would not be given access to more military bases under...

2024 Balikatan will be more naval

Next year’s “Balikatan” exercises between Filipino and American forces will give more focused on maritime or naval drills, in contrast to past editions which...

PH eyes possible multilateral Balikatan military exercises

The Philippines is open to expanding the annual Balikatan exercises with the United States to include other allies, Defense Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. said...

More soldiers eyed in next drill; ‘Cope Thunder’ revived

The Armed Forces of the Philippines is eyeing more soldiers to participate in next year’s military drills with the United States and their allies...

Kicking off Philippines drills, US vows defense in South China Sea

The United States on Tuesday promised to defend the Philippines in the dispute-rife South China Sea as the allies launched their largest-ever joint exercises...

‘Balikatan’ instrumental to region’s stability

The annual “Balikatan” exercises between the Philippines and the United States has helped maintain stability in the Pacific Region. “Exercise ‘Balikatan’ has become one of...
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