U.S. Will ‘Do What Is Necessary’ to Aid Philippines in South China Sea, Official Says

Why Washington’s call for Asia to buy more American arms falls flat

National interests here are shaped more by domestic imperatives and long-term pragmatism. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The US and Philippine Alliance on Display: Balikatan 2025

Balikatan 2025, the 40th iteration of the largest annual joint military exercise between the U.S. and the Philippines, commenced on April 21 at Camp Aguinaldo in Manila, Philippines. The opening ceremony featured the symbolic “crossing of hands” between U.S. and Philippines military officials, signaling the deep-rooted alliance between the two countries. This year’s iteration marked the largest in the history of the exercise, with over 14,000 pe…

Highly unlikely for US to aid Philippines if a hot war were to break out in South China Sea: Filipino expert

The US is trying to use the Philippines to disunify and weaken the unity and solidarity of ASEAN. They are using the Philippines to discredit ASEAN, saying ASEAN is not helpful in the claims of the Philippines over the South China Sea. The US have no good intentions for ASEAN

Hawaii Army engineers bolster infrastructure in Philippines | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

As the U.S. military has been ramping up its training in the Philippines, American troops are an increasingly common sight. In April and May, Hawaii-based units participated in the annual Exercise Balikatan, showcasing new weapons and conducting live fire exercises on the western and northern coasts amid tensions with China.

PH, US conclude Kamandag exercise 2025

The Philippine Marine Corps and the United States Marine Corps officially concluded the Kamandag Exercise for 2025.

Philippines, US begin joint drill, deploy anti-ship missile system

MANILA (Kyodo) -- The Philippines and the United States launched a military drill Monday that includes the latest U.S. anti-ship missile launcher, dep