China has opposed the US’ deployment of its mid-range capability missile system, which it is now pulling out after the conclusion of its largest war games with the Philippines. Mao Ning, spokesperson for China’s Foreign Ministry, said Washington’s action “gravely threatens regional...
Senator Robinhood Padilla has filed a resolution calling for an inquiry, in aid of legislation, with the end goal of informing the public all about the 39th United States (US)- Philippines Balikatan Exercise's success, gains, prospects, and opportunities. Padilla said that he wants to ensure...
United States Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson found this year's iteration of largest annual war games between the two countries as the highlight of her career as a diplomat. This year's Balikatan Exercises, which ran from April 22 to May 2, became memorable for Carlson, particularly...
Filipino and US troops conducted on Wednesday, May 8, maritime strike exercises at the La Paz Sand Dunes in Laoag City to strengthen maritime security capabilities and proficiency in naval interdiction and deterrence operations as part of this year's Balikatan. A maritime strike exercise is a...
The Philippine Navy has monitored what it described as a light change of behavior on the part of China following the presence of foreign vessels that have been participating in this year’s Balikatan Exercises wherein the war games locations include some portion of the West Philippine Sea (WPS)....
(FFH734), USS Harpers Ferry (LSD-49), BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PS-16) conducted Division Tactics during the Multilateral Maritime Exercise that kicked off on Thursday, April 25 in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. Photo taken from BRP Davao Del Sur (LD-602). (photo and caption: Armed Forces of the...
China said Friday, April 26, it would not allow anyone to sow chaos in the South China Sea as it said it is closely monitoring the joint maritime exercises between Filipino and American troops. As the Philippines and the United States started their annual war games in the West Philippine Sea, among...
The Philippine Navy noticed an increase in the number of Chinese ships in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) amid the ongoing military exercises between Filipino and American troops that are also observed by representatives from 14 other countries. But Navy spokesman for West Philippine Sea Commodore...
An American diplomat on Monday, April 22, said the annual war games between the Philippines and the United States give the peoples of both countries the chance to strengthen their ties, which is the backbone of the “deep friendship” between the two nations. Photo courtesy of US Embassy in...
More than 16,000 uniformed personnel from the Philippines and the United States will start converging in various areas in Luzon as the annual war games, with the biggest contingent this year, starts on Monday, April 22. Aside from main contingents from the two countries, the military exercises will...
photo: PNP-SAF The Philippine National Police (PNP) will be sending at least 156 of its Special Action Force (SAF)...
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla (File photo) The annual “Balikatan” Exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and United States Armed Forces will proceed as scheduled next week even as China warned that it will only lead to...
