MANILA – President Benigno Aquino III told his country’s neighbors on Thursday that efforts to modernize the military were not aimed at them but rather at strengthening national defense capabilities and tackling disasters. Nation
Subic-BlogThe kidnappings are a reminder of the threats still posed by the Abu Sayyaf despite more than a decade of U.S.-backed Philippine military offensives … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogIn April, the Philippines and United States signed an agreement allowing wider access for U.S. forces at local military bases to enhance maritime … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogThe recent signing of a new U.S.–Philippine defense pact—which will see U.S. forces return to Philippine bases after a 20-year absence—may also … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-Blog… anxious that Beijing's maritime disputes with countries like Vietnam and the Philippines will lead to military conflict, a US research group said. Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogSix Philippine soldiers who were killed in one of the bloodiest clashes … The campaign against them is backed by about 500 US military advisers who … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogMANILA —. The United States military is scaling back its counter-terrorism assistance program in the southern Philippines after more than a decade of … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogMANILA – Malacanang is baffled as to why Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. listed President Aquino and members of the Cabinet as possible witnesses in his defense before the Sandiganbayan. Nation
Subic-BlogMANILA – The camp of Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. wants the Sandiganbayan to subpoena President Benigno Aquino III and former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo for his defense in his plunder case. Nation
Subic-BlogBAGUIO CITY, July 9 – – The Philippine Military Academy recently unveiled the Philippine–American Memorial inside Fort Del Pilar here in honor of all … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogSigned last April, the EDCA seeks to expand US military activity in the Philippines through increased rotational presence and the use of Philippine … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-Blog11, 2001 attacks, the U.S. military established a Joint Special Operations Task Force-Philippines to help ill-equipped Filipino forces deal with the … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogDespite battling requests for years, U.S. military officials have agreed to dig up the possible remains of a World War II POW who is buried in an … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogManila — Over 100 Filipino and US marines in assault amphibious vehicles steered a mock assault on imaginary adversaries in military drills Monday. Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogMANILA – Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin denied yesterday an online report that he would soon quit his post to give way to outgoing Armed Forces chief Gen. Emmanuel Bautista. Nation
Subic-BlogTEHRAN (FNA)- The troops of the United States and the Philippines on Monday held joint military drills near the South China Sea, where Manila has a … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogU.S. Navy personnel raise their flag during a military exercise with Philippine troops in the South China Sea on June 28, 2014. Agence … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogIn the pork barrel scam cases filed before the Sandiganbayan, the cards are stacked against the state. The Ombudsman’s lowly paid prosecutors are up against what many say are the best defense lawyers in town. Nation
Subic-BlogMap showing the disputed areas in the West Philippine Sea (south China … “The United States has always intended to preserve its strong military … Google Alert – philippine US
Subic-BlogMANILA – Malacañang is ready to defend the legality of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) as labor groups filed another petition questioning the security deal with the United States. Nation
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