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US-Philippines Defense Cooperation
![Philippine Official Defends US Pact After Duterte Threat Philippine Official Defends US Pact After Duterte Threat](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-02-06-3.jpg)
Philippine Official Defends US Pact After Duterte Threat
By Associated Press
The Philippine foreign secretary warned that abrogating the Visiting Forces Agreement would threaten crucial security, trade, and economic interests.
![The US-Philippine Alliance in the Duterte Era: A Path to Recalibration The US-Philippine Alliance in the Duterte Era: A Path to Recalibration](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-09-14_13-58-43.jpg)
The US-Philippine Alliance in the Duterte Era: A Path to Recalibration
By Prashanth Parameswaran
If new leaderships on both sides are serious about recalibrating relations, they must keep several realities in mind.
![US, Philippines Launch Wargames As China Issues Warning US, Philippines Launch Wargames As China Issues Warning](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-04-07_17-08-15.jpg)
US, Philippines Launch Wargames As China Issues Warning
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Balikatan 2016 kicks off with some notable firsts.
![Philippines Pushes for Joint Naval Patrols With US in South China Sea Philippines Pushes for Joint Naval Patrols With US in South China Sea](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-01-15_10-53-48.jpg)
Philippines Pushes for Joint Naval Patrols With US in South China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Manila pushed for a “more collaborative presence” in the South China during bilateral consultations in Washington D.C.
![US, Philippines Boost Ties In Ministerial Meeting US, Philippines Boost Ties In Ministerial Meeting](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-11-18_14-44-49.jpg)
US, Philippines Boost Ties In Ministerial Meeting
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The "2+2" in Washington sees discussion on defense, economics and violent extremism.
![Why Was a US Submarine Just in the Philippines? Why Was a US Submarine Just in the Philippines?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-01-13_12-02-06.jpg)
Why Was a US Submarine Just in the Philippines?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A U.S. fast-attack submarine arrived at Subic Bay on January 12 at an interesting time.
![US to Deliver Four New Patrol Vessels to the Philippines US to Deliver Four New Patrol Vessels to the Philippines](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-08-31_13-46-19.jpg)
US to Deliver Four New Patrol Vessels to the Philippines
By Prashanth Parameswaran
State Department awards contract to firm to provide Manila with the boats.
![Philippines Asks for US Military Assistance in South China Sea Philippines Asks for US Military Assistance in South China Sea](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-08-31_13-46-19.jpg)
Philippines Asks for US Military Assistance in South China Sea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Manila feels harassed by Beijing when resupplying its military personnel in the West Philippine Sea.
![Philippines to Revive Former US Naval Base Near South China Sea in 2016 Philippines to Revive Former US Naval Base Near South China Sea in 2016](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/sizes/thumbnail/10658_524e7d1c9c243.jpg)
Philippines to Revive Former US Naval Base Near South China Sea in 2016
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Manila is looking to reopen the facility next year in a further boost to its capabilities.
![Philippines Moves Toward New Naval Base Near the South China Sea Philippines Moves Toward New Naval Base Near the South China Sea](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-03-10_10-51-58.jpg)
Philippines Moves Toward New Naval Base Near the South China Sea
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Manila is making progress on a new facility.
![A ‘New’ Philippine Naval Base Near the South China Sea? A ‘New’ Philippine Naval Base Near the South China Sea?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-05-15_01-18-32.jpg)
A ‘New’ Philippine Naval Base Near the South China Sea?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The country’s armed forces chief says it is “a top priority.” But will it be realized?
![What’s Next for US-Philippine Military Ties? What’s Next for US-Philippine Military Ties?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-03-10_10-51-58.jpg)
What’s Next for US-Philippine Military Ties?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A brief look at what might lie ahead for Washington and Manila.
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