China continues to claim sovereignty over the area. The United States, Japan, and the Philippines held joint naval drills near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China…
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U.S. and Philippines Partner on Maritime Cybersecurity and Chemical Security
Joint exercises and workshops enhance resilience against cyber threats and chemical risks in critical port infrastructure across the Indo-Pacific The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in collaboration…
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U.S. and Philippines Sign Military Intel Sharing Pact
The agreement seeks to support defense capabilities in response to China’s escalating actions. The U.S. and the Philippines signed an agreement this month to improve the secure exchange…
Read MoreSecretary Austin Makes Final Trip to Indo-Pacific Region
He holds meetings in Australia, the Philippines, Laos, and Fiji. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin departed on his final trip to the Indo-Pacific region to participate in several international…
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Congressman Wilson Rushed to Hospital
The 77-year-old representative from South Carolina reportedly had a stroke. U.S. Representative Joe Wilson of South Carolina was taken to the hospital after he collapsed at an event…
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State Department Announces Philippines Will Host Afghanis Awaiting Visas
300 eligible Afghan allies seeking asylum from the Taliban-ruled country will wait in the Philippines for the completion of processing. The State Department announced that the Philippines has…
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State and Defense Secretaries Engage in Meetings in Asia
The secretary of state will have a sideline meeting with the Chinese minister of foreign affairs. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin traveled this…
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Two Senators Request Presidential Options for Philippines and China
Ranking committee members are concerned by recent standoffs in the South China Sea. Two senior senators sent a letter requesting that President Joe Biden provide Congress with a…
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U.S. Army To Hold Joint Combat Training in the Philippines
Thousands of troops will take part in the drills. Major General Marcus Evans, commanding general of the U.S. Army’s 25th Infantry Division, said that the Army will conduct…
Read MoreU.S., Japan, Australia, and the Philippines Join Forces for Naval Exercises
South China Sea drills address regional security concerns. The U.S., Japan, Australia, and the Philippines are conducting inaugural joint naval exercises called the Maritime Cooperative Activity, featuring anti-submarine…
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