US troops put new Philippine military sites to test in Balikatan drillSome of the newest Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement sites got a workout in the Philippines during the bilateral Balikatan exercise this month.By Jen Judson4 days ago
OpinionThe power of relationships and partnerships forged by special opsThe history of special operations in the U.S. is replete with examples that demonstrate how vital this can be.By Michael K. Nagata8 days ago
Philippines rethinks military modernization plan after China clashesLawmakers have relayed support in passing supplemental budgets for intelligence and materiel acquisitions related to South China Sea operations.By Leilani Chavez7 months ago
Philippine supply boats breach a Chinese coast guard blockadeTwo Philippine boats breached a Chinese coast guard blockade in the South China Sea to deliver food and other supplies to a contested shoal.9 months ago
US, Japan and Australia plan joint navy drills in South China SeaThe drill will underscore their commitment to the rule of law in the region after recent Chinese aggression, Filipino security officials said.9 months ago
Philippines protests China firing water cannon in disputed South ChinaChinese coast guard ships fired a water cannon and blocked two Philippine navy-chartered civilian boats taking supplies to the Philippine forces.9 months ago
Philippine military condemns Chinese coast guard’s use of water cannonThe Philippine military condemned a Chinese coast guard ship's use of a water cannon to block a Filipino supply boat in the disputed South China Sea.9 months ago
Philippines considers US request to host Afghan visa processing centerThe full details of the request, which remains under negotiations, have not been made public.11 months ago
US, Japanese, Philippine coast guard ships stage drillsU.S., Japanese and Philippine coast guard ships have staged law enforcement drills in waters near the disputed South China Sea.By Aaron Favila and Joeal Calupitan, AP12 months ago
Australia to provide surveillance drones to PhilippinesAustralian Foreign Minister Penny Wong also says her country is considering whether to take part in joint patrols in the disputed South China Sea.12 months ago
On board a Philippine patrol in contested South China SeaA glimpse of what it’s like for the Filipino coast guard on the front lines of multiple geopolitical conflicts in one of the most fiercely contested seas.13 months ago
Biden: US-Philippines ‘ironclad’ partners amid China tensionMarcos’ DC visit comes after the largest US-Philippines war drills ever, and the first joint fighter jet training since 1990.13 months ago