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The Philippines deployed fighter jets alongside naval vessels to the West Philippine Sea on Tuesday, April 29, in a joint maritime exercise with troops from the United States and Australia.

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The Philippines, United States and Japan capped off on Tuesday, April 28, their six-day maritime exercise within Philippine waters — a multilateral drill that proceeded as planned despite the reported presence of Chinese warships near Zambales. 

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The Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Lithuania and Poland have sent observers to the Philippines, joining 15 other nations watching the Philippines' and the United States' three-week joint military drills.

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Philippine troops will not "participate" in any potential conflict between China and Taiwan, a ranking Armed Forces of the Philippines official said on Monday, April 21.

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. had reportedly requested to watch a specific simulation in person.

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TIYAK magkakadigmaan tayo kontra Komunistang China. Pitumpu’t pitong porsiyento nating mga Pilipino ay lalaban para sa Inang Bayan.

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Nineteen countries have sent observers for this year’s Balikatan exercises set to kick off tomorrow, with more than 14,000 Filipino and US soldiers taking part in joint training in various parts of the country.

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Inimbitahan ng Armed Forces of the Philippines ang 19 bansa para magsilbihing observers sa gaganaping Phl-US Balikatan joint war games na aarangkada na sa darating na Abril 21.

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The Armed Forces of the Philippines and the United States will hold joint military exercises in Cagayan this June under the second phase of SALAKNIB and BALIKATAN 2025 (SABAK25)

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An advanced anti-ship missile system developed for the US military will be used in the April 21 Balikatan exercises in which 14,000 Filipino and American troops are expected to participate, the Armed Forces of the Philippines said yesterday.

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The Philippines, United States and Japan capped off on Tuesday, April 28, their six-day maritime exercise within Philippine waters — a multilateral drill that proceeded as planned despite the reported presence of Chinese warships near Zambales. 

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Nineteen countries have sent observers for this year’s Balikatan exercises set to kick off tomorrow, with more than 14,000 Filipino and US soldiers taking part in joint training in various parts of the country.

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The Armed Forces of the Philippines and the United States will hold joint military exercises in Cagayan this June under the second phase of SALAKNIB and BALIKATAN 2025 (SABAK25)

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An advanced anti-ship missile system developed for the US military will be used in the April 21 Balikatan exercises in which 14,000 Filipino and American troops are expected to participate, the Armed Forces of the Philippines said yesterday.

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