US, Philippine Forces Begin Bilateral Balikatan Exercise
CAMP EMILIO AGUINALDO, Philippines, May 6, 2014 – Senior military leaders from the armed forces of the Philippines and the United States, … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogCAMP EMILIO AGUINALDO, Philippines, May 6, 2014 – Senior military leaders from the armed forces of the Philippines and the United States, … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogA Philippine security official, who declined to be named as he wasn't … a U.S.-backed Philippine military crackdown has weakened it considerably in … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogMANILA – Senator Antonio Trillanes IV has asked the Senate Committee on National Defense and Security to probe into the contents of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA). Nation
Subic-BlogFilipino activists shout anti-US slogans outside the ceremonial opening rites of the Philippines–US War Exercise held at the military camp in Quezon … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogSenate President Franklin Drilon on Monday denied that he has invited senators to a caucus to discuss the Philippines’ Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) with the United States Nation
Subic-BlogMANILA – Vice President Jejomar Binay gave his full support to the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA), saying it will also help the country achieve its goal in improving the lives of Filipino people. Nation
Subic-BlogMANILA – A week after the signing of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement and the visit of U.S. President Barack Obama, some 2,500 U.S. troops and 3,000 Filipino soldiers will work together and participate in this year’s Philippines-US BalikatanRead more
Subic-BlogLongtime allies the Philippines and the United States start annual, large-scale military exercises on Monday after President Barack Obama vowed … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogMANILA – A constitutional law expert on Monday said the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) is constitutional. Nation
Subic-BlogMANILA – Malacanang believes the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) with the United States will pass legal muster. Nation
Subic-BlogDetails of the activities under the Edca, including the number of US personnel to be deployed in the Philippines and the military hardware that they will … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogFight Back News Service is circulating the following May 2 statement from the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP). Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogMANILA – There is no need for Congress to grant a franchise to US forces to operate a telecommunications system and exemption from paying local taxes under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA), legal experts in the House ofRead more
Subic-BlogHowever, undoubtedly, China is the important context that brought about this U.S.–Philippine military pact. If China didn't exist, the Philippines would … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogMANILA — Leaders of the United States Congress assured Vice President Jejomar Binay of their support for the recently signed Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA), the Philippine Embassy said on Saturday. Nation
Subic-BlogMANILA – A Department of National Defense (DND) official on Friday revealed that three to five Philippine military camps are being eyed for use of US forces under the two nations’ recently signed Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA). Nation
Subic-BlogMANILA – China called on the Philippines and the United States to ensure the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) signed between the two treaty allies on Monday is justifiable and consistent with the principle of regional peace and stability.Read more
Subic-BlogThe Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) is not a sell out. That’s the declaration of key members of the negotiating panel for the newly-signed defense pact between the US and the Philippines. Nation
Subic-BlogObama sat down for talks with Aquino during the last stop in his four-nation Asia tour hours after US and Philippine officials signed a new military pact … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogThe Abu Sayyaf had links to international militant networks, including al-Qaeda, but a U.S.-backed Philippine military crackdown has weakened it … Google Alert – philippine US
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