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US, Philippines Begin Joint Military Drills Amid Rising Tensions With China
The armed forces of the United States and Philippines began large-scale joint exercises with key allies on Tuesday that will take place in several areas in the Philippines, including those facing Taiwan and the South China Sea.
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Chinese Military Says "Drove Away" US Ship In South China Sea
China's military closely monitored and "drove away" USS Halsey that entered the territorial waters of Paracel Islands in the South China Sea on May 10, the Southern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army said in a statement on Friday.
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Opinion | India, Philippines Are Growing Closer Over A 'Common Cause' - China
With a change in leadership from the China-leaning Rodrigo Duterte to Ferdinand Marcos Jr, who believes in forging closer ties with the US, the timing is just right for India to act.
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Deepfake Audio Of Philippine President Urging Military Action Against China Sparks Concerns
The audio features a deepfake voice of Marcos Jr, where he indicates to his military to intervene if China poses a threat to the Philippines.
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Philippine President Rules Out Giving US More Access To Military Bases
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos said Monday the United States would not be given access to more Philippine military bases.
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First US-Japan-Philippines Summit To Boost Defence Ties, China Reacts
The leaders of Japan and the Philippines head to Washington this week for a first trilateral summit aimed at boosting defence ties, hot on the heels of four-way military drills in the South China Sea that riled Beijing.
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China Conducts "Combat Patrols" In Disputed Sea In US Presence
China conducted military "combat patrols" Sunday in the disputed South China Sea, its army said, the same day as joint drills by the Philippines, the United States, Japan and Australia.
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Philippines, US Conduct Joint Maritime Exercises In South China Sea
The Philippines and the United States conducted joint maritime exercises in the South China Sea on Friday, the Philippine military said, the latest round of drills underlining ongoing expansion of their defence ties.
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Philippines Launches "Massive" Manhunt After Catholic Mass Bombing
A Philippine military commander said Monday that a "massive" manhunt was underway for the assailants who bombed a Catholic mass in the country's restive south, killing four worshippers and wounding dozens.
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Philippine President Blames "Foreign Terrorists" Behind Deadly Bombing
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr condemned a deadly bombing on Sunday, blaming "foreign terrorists", as police and the military strengthened security in the country's south and around the capital Manila.
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Philippines, US Launch Joint Sea And Air Patrols In South China Sea
Joint maritime and air patrols in the South China Sea between the Philippines and the United States military were launched on Tuesday, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said, describing it as a "significant initiative".
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In A First, Japan, Philippines Start Joint Military Exercise Eyeing China
Japan's navy on Saturday announced the start of a joint annual military exercise, with the Philippines observing the operations for the first time as the two countries seek closer maritime cooperation.
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US Willing To Fight China On Philippines' Behalf, Says Biden Amid Maritime Collisions
As hostilities between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea escalates, US President Joe Biden said that the US military is willing to fight nuclear-armed China on behalf of the Philippines.
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US In Talks To Build Port In Philippines Facing Taiwan To Counter China
The US military is in talks to develop a civilian port in the remote northernmost islands of the Philippines, the local governor and two other officials said, a move that would boost American access to strategically located islands facing Taiwan.
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Philippine Leader Says No Promise Made To China To Remove Grounded Warship
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Wednesday denied making an agreement with China to remove a grounded warship that serves as a military outpost in South China Sea, and said if there ever were such a deal, it should be considered rescinded.
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US, Philippines Begin Joint Military Drills Amid Rising Tensions With China
The armed forces of the United States and Philippines began large-scale joint exercises with key allies on Tuesday that will take place in several areas in the Philippines, including those facing Taiwan and the South China Sea.
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Chinese Military Says "Drove Away" US Ship In South China Sea
China's military closely monitored and "drove away" USS Halsey that entered the territorial waters of Paracel Islands in the South China Sea on May 10, the Southern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army said in a statement on Friday.
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Opinion | India, Philippines Are Growing Closer Over A 'Common Cause' - China
With a change in leadership from the China-leaning Rodrigo Duterte to Ferdinand Marcos Jr, who believes in forging closer ties with the US, the timing is just right for India to act.
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Deepfake Audio Of Philippine President Urging Military Action Against China Sparks Concerns
The audio features a deepfake voice of Marcos Jr, where he indicates to his military to intervene if China poses a threat to the Philippines.
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Philippine President Rules Out Giving US More Access To Military Bases
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos said Monday the United States would not be given access to more Philippine military bases.
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First US-Japan-Philippines Summit To Boost Defence Ties, China Reacts
The leaders of Japan and the Philippines head to Washington this week for a first trilateral summit aimed at boosting defence ties, hot on the heels of four-way military drills in the South China Sea that riled Beijing.
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China Conducts "Combat Patrols" In Disputed Sea In US Presence
China conducted military "combat patrols" Sunday in the disputed South China Sea, its army said, the same day as joint drills by the Philippines, the United States, Japan and Australia.
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Philippines, US Conduct Joint Maritime Exercises In South China Sea
The Philippines and the United States conducted joint maritime exercises in the South China Sea on Friday, the Philippine military said, the latest round of drills underlining ongoing expansion of their defence ties.
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Philippines Launches "Massive" Manhunt After Catholic Mass Bombing
A Philippine military commander said Monday that a "massive" manhunt was underway for the assailants who bombed a Catholic mass in the country's restive south, killing four worshippers and wounding dozens.
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Philippine President Blames "Foreign Terrorists" Behind Deadly Bombing
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr condemned a deadly bombing on Sunday, blaming "foreign terrorists", as police and the military strengthened security in the country's south and around the capital Manila.
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Philippines, US Launch Joint Sea And Air Patrols In South China Sea
Joint maritime and air patrols in the South China Sea between the Philippines and the United States military were launched on Tuesday, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said, describing it as a "significant initiative".
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In A First, Japan, Philippines Start Joint Military Exercise Eyeing China
Japan's navy on Saturday announced the start of a joint annual military exercise, with the Philippines observing the operations for the first time as the two countries seek closer maritime cooperation.
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US Willing To Fight China On Philippines' Behalf, Says Biden Amid Maritime Collisions
As hostilities between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea escalates, US President Joe Biden said that the US military is willing to fight nuclear-armed China on behalf of the Philippines.
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US In Talks To Build Port In Philippines Facing Taiwan To Counter China
The US military is in talks to develop a civilian port in the remote northernmost islands of the Philippines, the local governor and two other officials said, a move that would boost American access to strategically located islands facing Taiwan.
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Philippine Leader Says No Promise Made To China To Remove Grounded Warship
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Wednesday denied making an agreement with China to remove a grounded warship that serves as a military outpost in South China Sea, and said if there ever were such a deal, it should be considered rescinded.
