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U.S.-Philippines relations
Philippine Troops to Train With US Missile System Next Month, Army Says
By Sebastian Strangio
The Typhon intermediate-range missile system has been present in the country since joint military drills in April 2024.
US-Philippine Relationship to ‘Transcend’ Changes in Administration, Austin Says
By Sebastian Strangio
Donald Trump's impending return to the White House has stirred up questions about the future of Washington's support for the Philippines.
Philippines, US Sign Military Intelligence Sharing Agreement
By Sebastian Strangio
The pact could allow the Philippines to access more sophisticated weapons systems from its long-standing security ally.
Chinese FM Criticizes US Missile Deployment in the Philippines
By Sebastian Strangio
From its base in Luzon, the Typhon land-based missile system has the ability to strike targets in mainland China.
Parsing the Philippines’ ‘Pivot’ to China Under Rodrigo Duterte
By Sebastian Strangio
“He was not a strategic thinker. His foreign policy flowed from his personal likes and dislikes.”
Philippines to Host a US Visa Processing Center for up to 300 Afghans Resettling in America
By Jim Gomez
The Philippines will temporarily host Afghans stuck in the lengthy approval process for a special immigrant visa to the United States.
US Announces $500 Million in Military Funding for the Philippines
By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement caps off two years that have seen a considerable strategic convergence between the two long-standing allies.
Blinken Set to Visit 4 Southeast Asian Nations on Regional Tour
By Sebastian Strangio
The U.S. secretary of state will begin the six-nation tour with a visit to Vietnam to attend the funeral of the late Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong.
Philippine DOH Wants Answers on US ‘Anti-Vax’ Influence Campaign
By Sebastian Strangio
According to a Reuters investigation, the Pentagon used social media accounts to sow doubt about China's Sinovac vaccine.
The Luzon Economic Corridor: A Badly-Needed Win For the US in Southeast Asia?
By Kevin Chen
As a proof of concept for the G-7's Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment, there is a lot riding on the initiative in the northern Philippines.
What’s in the Philippines’ Luzon Corridor?
By Mong Palatino
The Philippines' largest island has become the focus of U.S. and Japanese attempts to counter China's growing power in the South China Sea.
Biden to Host Summit With Japan’s Kishida and Philippines’ Marcos
By Sebastian Strangio
The trilateral summit, which will be held in Washington on April 11, comes at a time of increasing tension in the western Pacific.
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