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Trump fires defense chief Esper

November 9, 2020 - 9:02pm

Esper's firing drew warnings from senior politicians and former officials to not further destabilize the government.

World

Eyeing China, Pentagon plans larger, 'more lethal' navy

September 17, 2020 - 7:37am

The plan, which requires adding tens of billions of dollars to the US Navy's budget between now and 2045, is aimed at maintaining...

World

US defense chief says China ‘destabilizing’ Pacific

August 30, 2020 - 12:00am

US Defense Secretary Mark Esper accused China of “destabilizing” the Pacific region Friday on a whistle-stop...

Headlines

Australia backs US, affirms Philippines' South China Sea arbitral win

By Patricia Lourdes Viray | July 29, 2020 - 11:03am

"In line with the 2016 decision of the Arbitral Tribunal, they affirmed that Beijing's maritime claims are not valid under...

Headlines

US businessmen worry over termination of VFA

By Louella Desiderio | February 14, 2020 - 12:00am

The American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines Inc. has expressed concern over the Philippines’ move to terminate a military agreement with the US.

Business

Pentagon chief sees VFA termination as 'wrong direction' for Philippines, region

By Patricia Lourdes Viray | February 12, 2020 - 10:14am

The Philippines' decision to abrogate its Visiting Forces Agreement with the United States would be a wrong move, US Defense...

Headlines

Pentagon chief urges claimants to take 'public posture' on South China Sea

By Patricia Lourdes Viray | November 20, 2019 - 5:13pm

Washington's top defense official urged claimant states in the South China Sea, including the Philippines, to assert sovereign...

Headlines

Lorenzana, US Defense chief discuss South China Sea, anti-terrorism efforts

By Patricia Lourdes Viray | November 19, 2019 - 4:44pm

The South China Sea dispute and counter-terror efforts were among the topics discussed during Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana's...

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