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U.S.-Philippines security relations
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.
US, Philippines to Kick Off ‘Expansive’ Balikatan Exercise
By Sebastian Strangio
This year's exercise, the 39th iteration since 1991, will be the first to take place outside the Philippines territorial waters.
US Firms Set to Invest $1 Billion in Philippines, Commerce Secretary Says
By Sebastian Strangio
The Biden administration is hoping to elevate economic relations with Manila to keep step with the recent enhancement of security ties.
Philippines, US Launch Joint Maritime And Air Patrols
By Sebastian Strangio
The long-expected announcement comes at a time of growing tension in contested parts of the South China Sea.
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
By Sebastian Strangio
Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo said yesterday that six projects are slated for completion by the end of the year.
US, Philippines Announce Further Upgrades to Security Ties
By Sebastian Strangio
The 2+2 meeting of defense and foreign ministers coincided with the opening of the largest-ever iteration of the annual Balikatan military exercise.
US to Host Top Philippine Officials For Third 2+2 Ministerial Meeting
By Sebastian Strangio
This is the first such meeting to take place since late in the administration of President Benigno Aquino III.
Philippine, US Reveal Sites of Four Additional EDCA Facilities
By Sebastian Strangio
The U.S. military will be granted access to three additional military facilities in the northern Philippines, and one on the island of Palawan in the South China Sea.
China, Philippines Open Bilateral ‘Consultative’ Talks in Manila
By Sebastian Strangio
Chinese officials took the opportunity to voice their opposition to a recent expansion of the U.S. military presence in the Philippine archipelago.
Philippines’ Marcos Defends Closer Security Relations With Washington
By Sebastian Strangio
The rapid warming of relations with the U.S. has prompted warnings from Beijing, and domestic political pushback.
US, Philippines Break Ground on $25 Million Runway Rehabilitation Project
By Sebastian Strangio
The upgrade at Manila's Basa Air Base is part of $82 million in U.S.-funded infrastructure upgrades at military bases included under a 2014 defense pact.
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