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Hegseth Discusses South China Sea ‘Deterrence’ With Philippines
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reaffirmed Washington’s “ironclad” commitment to a mutual defense treaty with the Philippines during a call with his counterpart in Manila in the face of geopolitical tensions in South China Sea.
Is Squad the new ‘monster’ Philippines is turning to in South China Sea?
According to Philippine media reports, the US, the Philippines, Australia, and Japan held a joint maritime exercise in the South China Sea on Wednesday. At the same time, Philippine media did not hesitate to hype the so-called Chinese "monster ship.
Hegseth, the Philippines discuss South China Sea
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reaffirmed Washington’s “ironclad” commitment to a mutual defense treaty with the Philippines during a call with his counterpart in Manila in the face of geopolitical tensions in the South China Sea.
China Criticizes Philippines Over Joint Drills in South China Sea - TaiwanPlus News
China has conducted military patrols in the South China Sea while the Philippines was holding joint naval drills with the U.S., Japan and Australia, saying Manila is undermining Beijing's claims in the region.
PH, US defense chiefs tackle 'reestablishing deterrence' in South China Sea | INQToday
The defense chiefs of the Philippines and the United States discuss South China Sea issues amid Beijing's recent encroachments into Philippine waters.
PLA patrols in South China Sea for second day as tensions mount with Philippines
It followed Tuesday’s PLA air patrol over the contested Scarborough Shoal – known as Huangyan Island in China. The Chinese military activities came after the Philippines and the United States held a joint patrol over the South China Sea on Tuesday,
Marine, 3 contractors die in surveillance plane crash in Philippines, U.S. military says
The plane was conducting intelligence and reconnaissance support “at the request of our Philippine allies,” according to the ...
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Impeachment of Philippines Vice President Moves Rivalry Between Country’s Top Political Clans to New Level
The president, Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos, whose father in 20 years as a dictatorial president imposed martial law, is ...
US service member, three contractors killed in Philippines aircraft crash
WASHINGTON/MANILA (Reuters) -One U.S. military service member and three defense contractors were killed on Thursday when their aircraft crashed in the southern Philippines, the U.S. military said. In ...
US military aircraft crashes in Philippines, killing four people
Three defense contractors and one U.S. military service member were killed in a plane crash in the Province of Maguindanao del Sur, Philippines.
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With Assist From America, Philippines Is Standing Up to China — but for How Long?
The close coordination between Washington and Manila on defense against China represents a distinct improvement from before ...
US flies joint patrol with the Philippines near shoal region guarded by China
The U.S. and Philippines flew a joint patrol over the contested Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea guarded by Beijing's ...
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Trump’s foreign aid freeze won’t affect US defense commitments to Philippines—Teodoro
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro, Jr. is optimistic the United States will honor its commitments to the Philippines amid ...
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US envoy to PH mourns death of Filipino coronel in Washington air crash
United States Ambassador to the Philippines Marykay Carlson is mourning the loss of a Filipino colonel who died during an air ...
A flurry of international naval drills around the Philippines prompts complaints from Beijing
A flurry of naval drills surrounding the Philippines involving the United States and its partners has prompted complaints ...