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Philippine Defense Chief Calls for Stronger South China Sea Presence Ahead of SECDEF Hegseth Visit
Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilbert Teodoro on Monday laid out Manila’s plans to deter Chinese efforts in the ...
Philippine, US defense chiefs agree to deter China's aggression
Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro and his U.S. counterpart, Pete Hegseth, agreed on Friday in Manila to ...
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PHL, US marines kick off two-week military drills
PHILIPPINE and US marines on Monday started two weeks of joint military exercises in southern Philippines, with drills focused on amphibious assault missions and special operations, the Philippine ...
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Hegseth: US deploying more advanced assets to PH for Balikatan
The United States will deploy additional advanced assets to the Philippines, including the Navy/Marine Expeditionary Ship ...
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US to deploy anti-ship missiles in Philippines to ‘re-establish deterrence’ against China
Hegseth also announced that the US and Philippine special forces will conduct exercises off the northern Batanes Islands at an unannounced date. Both countries agreed to “prioritize bilateral ...
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Defense chief Hegseth highlights enduring ties between PHL, US
Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday made his first-ever visit to the Philippines and highlighted the enduring military ties ...
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Hegseth Tells Philippines the Trump Administration Will Ramp Up Deterrence Against China Threat
MANILA, Philippines — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday that the Trump administration would work with allies to ramp up deterrence against threats across the world, including China ...