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Biden Hosts Philippine President Marcos, Hails ‘Ironclad’ Relations
May 02, 2023

Biden Hosts Philippine President Marcos, Hails ‘Ironclad’ Relations

By Sebastian Strangio
The White House summit applied a seal to a year of remarkable advances in U.S.-Philippines relations.

US, Filipino Forces Show Firepower at Sea Amid China Tension
April 27, 2023

US, Filipino Forces Show Firepower at Sea Amid China Tension

By Jim Gomez and Aaron Favila
With the growing Chinese threat in mind, President Marcos has ordered his military to shift its focus to external defense from decades-long domestic anti-insurgency.
Philippines’ President Marcos Bound for Washington Next Week
April 26, 2023

Philippines’ President Marcos Bound for Washington Next Week

By Sebastian Strangio
The meeting punctuates a period of swift advancement in the security alliance between the Philippines and the United States.

US to Spend $100 Million on Upgrades to Philippine Military Facilities
April 20, 2023

US to Spend $100 Million on Upgrades to Philippine Military Facilities

By Sebastian Strangio
Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo said yesterday that six projects are slated for completion by the end of the year.

Philippine Senator Questions Scope of New US Security Agreement
March 03, 2023

Philippine Senator Questions Scope of New US Security Agreement

By Sebastian Strangio
Comments by Senator Imee Marcos, the sister of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., raise the question of where the outer limits of U.S.-Philippine cooperation lie.

Broadening the US-Philippines Alliance: EDCA Sites Are Just the Beginning
February 28, 2023

Broadening the US-Philippines Alliance: EDCA Sites Are Just the Beginning

By Prashanth Parameswaran
Widening the aperture of collaboration can help meet evolving needs and respond to a more competitive strategic environment.

Philippines, US in Talks for Joint Patrols in South China Sea: Official
February 21, 2023

Philippines, US in Talks for Joint Patrols in South China Sea: Official

By Sebastian Strangio
A spokesperson for the Philippine Coast Guard said it was a "certainty” that joint patrols would resume in the near future.
Austin in Philippines to Discuss Larger US Military Presence
February 01, 2023

Austin in Philippines to Discuss Larger US Military Presence

By Jim Gomez
The U.S. defense chief is the latest senior official to visit the Philippines in a sign of warming ties after a strained period under Marcos's predecessor, Rodrigo Duterte.

US to Secure Access to New Philippine Military Facilities: Report
January 31, 2023

US to Secure Access to New Philippine Military Facilities: Report

By Sebastian Strangio
The move, which is expected to be announced this week, is the latest sign of the rapid advancement in bilateral relations under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Marcos Turns to US To Fill Canceled Russian Helicopter Contract
October 21, 2022

Marcos Turns to US To Fill Canceled Russian Helicopter Contract

By Sebastian Strangio
The Philippine leader said that his government has “secured an alternative supply from the United States.”

US Approves Two Possible Attack Helicopter Sales for Philippines
May 01, 2020

US Approves Two Possible Attack Helicopter Sales for Philippines

By Ankit Panda
The Philippines armed forces will consider the AH-64E or the AH-1Z.
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