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US military open to escorting Philippine ships in South China Sea
Adm. Samuel Paparo says the U.S. military is open to the possibility, depending on consultations under the allies’ 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty.
Tense face-off: Philippines confronts China over sea claims
A Chinese coast guard ship blocked a Philippine patrol vessel in the South China Sea, causing a frightening near-collision.
US, Filipino forces show firepower at sea amid China tension
U.S. and Filipino forces sank a ship with precision rockets, airstrikes and artillery in their largest war drills, which are likely to antagonize China.
By JIM GOMEZ, AP AND AARON FAVILA, AP
The US is about to blow up a fake warship in the South China Sea
As part of a joint military exercise with the Philippines, the U.S. Navy is slated to sink a mock warship in the South China Sea.
By Krista Wiegand, The Conversation
See US, Philippines stage Balikatan military exercise
This year's Balikatan exercises between the treaty allies are the largest since the two sides started joint military combat-readiness exercises in 1990s.
China warns as US, Philippines stage combat drills
China has warned that a deepening US-Philippines security alliance should not harm its security and territorial interests, especially in South China Sea.
US, Philippines hold largest war drills near disputed waters
The annual drills by the longtime treaty allies called Balikatan will run up to April 28 and involve more than 17,600 military personnel.
Big Balikatan: Annual US-Philippines exercise to be bigger than ever
Nearly double the number of troops will take part in the annual exercise this month.
Philippines names 4 new camps for US forces amid China fury
The Philippine government has identified four new local military areas where rotational U.S. forces with their weapons will be allowed to stay indefinitely
Chinese diplomats oppose US military presence in Philippines
In February, the Philippines said it would allow rotating batches of American forces to indefinitely station in four more Philippine military camps.
China’s neighbors seek expanded partnerships with US to deter, defend
The Pentagon’s efforts to improve U.S. force posture in the Pacific have yielded a flurry of major agreements, with allies motivated by China's behavior.
By Joe Gould