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US firepower showcased in Philippine joint combat drills
More than 2,500 American and Philippine marines are wrapping up two weeks of combat readiness training.
Philippines retains pact allowing US war exercises as China tensions mount
Austin thanked Duterte for the decision, which he said would further bolster the two nations’ 70-year treaty alliance.
Pentagon adding new China and tech chiefs
Ely Ratner is one of the latest of President Joe Biden’s nominees to the Pentagon to receive Senate approval.
By Joe Gould
Philippine president again delays abrogation of key security pact with US
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte suspended the abrogation of the Visiting Forces Agreement for another six months to allow both sides to address his concerns.
US-Philippines defense officials discuss concerns over China’s ships
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Saturday discussed with his Philippine counterpart China’s recent positioning of “militia vessels” near the Philippines in the South China Sea.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press