Tag: balikatan exercises
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U.S. and Philippines Strengthen Ties: Marcos Visits Biden to Discuss Trade, Defense, and Regional Security
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is scheduled for a significant meeting with President Biden at the White House, focusing on deepening trade relations and reinforcing defense commitments. Amidst regional tensions with China, this meeting aims to reaffirm the U.S.’s staunch defense commitment to the Philippines, highlighted by recent large-scale joint military exercises. This engagement underscores…
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U.S. and Philippines Conduct Largest Joint Military Drills Amid Tensions in South China Sea
The United States and the Philippines have completed their largest-ever joint military drills amid increasing tensions in the Pacific. The exercises, which have been conducted annually, demonstrated a significant show of force this year. A new agreement granting the U.S. greater access to Philippine bases has been highlighted as a key element of the drills.…