South Korea eyes VFA with Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — South Korea is considering a proposal for a Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the Philippines.
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US reiterates 'ironclad' commitment to Philippines amid China's show of force
MANILA, Philippines — The United States has reaffirmed its "ironclad" commitment to defending the Philippines after China's latest effort to assert its naval presence in the South China Sea, which encompasses the West Philippine Sea.
Influence operations push Philippines as 'Ukraine of Asia' narrative after EDCA expansion
MANILA, Philippines — Self-styled experts and "think tanks" have been attempting to seed the narrative that the Philippines is the "next Ukraine in Asia" due to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s pivot away from his predecessor's pro-China stance toward upgrading ties with the United States, according to a new study on influence operations in the Philippines.
President Marcos thanks United States Congress for $500 million military aid
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos has personally thanked visiting members of the US Congress for Washington’s $500-million military aid to the Philippines, citing the importance of “strong” backing from a powerful ally in confronting “new challenges.”
Military says $500M aid shows US ‘steadfast support’ for AFP upgrade
THE Armed Forces yesterday said the $500-million security assistance the United States will give to the Philippines shows the US’ determination to help upgrade the military’s capability to defend Philippine territory.
Press Release - Chiz welcomes historic $500-M U.S. military financing to PH; says aid fortifies friendship
Senate President Francis "Chiz" G. Escudero on Wednesday lauded the United States for its groundbreaking decision to allocate an additional $500 million in foreign military financing to the Philippines, marking a historic step in strengthening the country's defense capabilities.
US: ‘Unprecedented’ $500 million military aid boosts alliance
MANILA, Philippines — The United States is allocating an additional $500 million in foreign military financing to the Philippines as part of what it called an “unprecedented” and “once in a generation” investment in modernizing the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).
United States congratulates Philippines for ‘eloquently’ expressing South China Sea position
MANILA, Philippines — The United States congratulated the Philippines for “eloquently laying out the Philippines’ position on the South China Sea (SCS).”
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