Bomb Kills 1, Wounds 8 Others in Philippines
More than a decade of U.S.-backed offensives by Philippine military have weakened the al-Qaida-linked militants but they remain a security concern. Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogMore than a decade of U.S.-backed offensives by Philippine military have weakened the al-Qaida-linked militants but they remain a security concern. Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogMANILA – The military remains optimistic that the Philippines will attain its goal of achieving a credible defense posture even if the Armed Forces modernization program is still awaiting President Aquino’s approval. Nation
Subic-BlogIn 1992, a landmark Philippine Senate decision ousted the US bases in Clark and Subic, two of the largest permanent US military bases outside the … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogThe country's biggest ship is a decommissioned United States Coast Guard ship. The Philippines previously bought a total of 12 fighters from South … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogThe U.S. is increasing its military presence in the South China Sea, while Japan approves its biggest defense budget since World War II. Are these actions good for the Philippines or will they escalate tensions with China even further?Read more
Subic-BlogOne of the region's most poorly equipped, the Philippine military relies on … “This budget will allow us more latitude in acquiring new assets for the … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogMANILA, Philippines – The Philippines plans to spend a record 25 billion pesos ($ 552 million) next year mainly to bolster its claims in the disputed South China Sea, officials said Tuesday. Nation
Subic-BlogMANILA: The Philippines plans to spend a record 25 billion pesos (RM5.95 billion) next … Beijing budgeted US$ 142.9 billion for its military this year. Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogPhilippine soldiers take their positions during an air assault exercise with US army soldiers inside the military training camp of Fort Magsaysay in … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogBeijing budgeted US$ 142.9 billion for its military this year, about 260 times the … The Philippine military's mission to protect the country's territory is … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogHuffington Post; Beijing chides US over South China Sea flight AFP … One of the region's most poorly equipped, the Philippine military relies on … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogThe Philippines is proposing to spend a record 25 billion pesos (US$ 551.5 million) next year to purchase frigates, surveillance airplanes and radars to … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogProsecutors in the Maguindanao Massacre case remain optimistic the accused will be convicted. This, despite the passing of one of the primary suspects — Andal Ampatuan, Sr. But the defense says, it has a new witness. Nation
Subic-BlogIt used to host a sprawling U.S. naval base, one of the largest in Asia. … According to Reuters news agency, the Philippine military recently signed an … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogU.S. Pacific Fleet Commander Adm. Scott Swift gestures during a July 17 interview with journalists in Manila, Philippines. (Photo: Bullit Marquez/AP). Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogFor the US to be able to fully use Subic for basing and other purposes, there has to be an established Philippine military facility there. The reopening of … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogThe Subic Naval Base was the largest overseas naval installation of the US Armed Forces until it closed in 1992 when the Philippine Senate refused … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogUnited States warships have called regularly at Subic Bay since 2000, but only to dock during exercises with the Philippine military or to use its … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogAdm Swift stressed that the US would press ahead with operations to … He also praised Philippine efforts to hold military exercises with US allies like … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogWhile Subic was once one of the biggest US naval facilities in the world, it was never home to the Philippine military. The US naval base was shut after … Google Alert – philippine US
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