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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.
Philippines launches strategy of publicizing Chinese actions
A Philippine official says the country's coast guard has launched a strategy of publicizing aggressive actions by China in the disputed South China Sea.
‘A big deal’: US, Philippines tighten military ties
The United States and the Philippines have announced an expansion of America’s military presence in the Southeast Asian country.
Austin in Philippines to discuss larger US military presence
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is in the Philippines for talks on deploying larger numbers of U.S. forces and weapons in more Philippine military camps.
Marine vet admits to defrauding VA, threatening investigator
Kamil Wakulik, 38, claimed to have gotten PTSD from recovering dead bodies after natural disasters in the Philippines and Thailand as a Marine.
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.
New Marine unit added to Philippines military exercise
This was the inaugural exercise for the new Marine littoral regiment.
By Todd South
Why did MacArthur wait for Japan to strike first?
The inside story on why he failed to act at a decisive moment in the war.
By Joseph Connor
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