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U.S. Pacific Command Commander Admiral Samuel Locklear III (left) and the Philippines’ Armed Forces Chief of Staff General Jessie Dellosa review honor guards during a welcoming ceremony at the Armed Forces of the Philippines general headquarters in Quezon City, Metro Manila December 13, 2012. Locklear told reporters in Manila that there will be more training exercises and disaster relief operations between the U.S. and the Philippines as part of their mutual defense treaty.(MNS photo)

N. Korea rocket ‘provocative’: PHL, US

MANILA, Dec 13, 2012 (AFP) – Long-time allies the United States and the Philippines on Thursday blasted North Korea’s “provocative” rocket launch as a threat to regional security and pledged to strengthen their military ties. In a statement following bilateral talks attended by top diplomats and security officials, the two countries vowed to boost cooperation [...]

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US pledges help for Philippine navy

US pledges help for Philippine navy

MANILA, January 27, 2011 (AFP) – The United States said Thursday it would help boost the Philippines’ capacity to patrol its waters as part of a larger goal of keeping vital Asian sea lanes open amid the rise of China. The pledge came from US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs [...]

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