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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.
China ‘dramatically’ alarmed by US missile deployment: Philippines
Philippine Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo said he reassured his Chinese counterpart that the weaponry was only in the Philippines temporarily.
Austin pledges $500M in security aid to Philippines amid uncertainty
The aid is the latest sign of the strengthening security ties between the United States and The Philippines.
At training event in Philippines, harsh climate challenges sustainment
Hours of pouring rain in 95-degree heat at the JPMRC X made for steamy operations that required new thinking on sustaining soldiers in Pacific climates.
By Jen Judson
US renews call on China to stop aggressive actions in disputed sea
Washington’s top diplomat in Manila was joined by key allies in a forum to express alarm over increasing hostilities in the contested South China Sea.
By Jim Gomez