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Published on Apr 21, 2025

US, Philippines begin joint exercise involving over 14,000 troops — media

LONDON, April 21. /TASS/. The United States and the Philippines have announced the start of the joint annual military exercise Balikatan 2025, with more than 14,000 servicemen expected to take part in it, Reuters reported. "The full battle …

Source: TASS - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Apr 21, 2025

MRF-D 25.3: U.S. Marines, Armed Forces of the Philippines participate in MAREX 25

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 25.3 and Armed Forces of the Philippines service members participate in Marine Exercise 2025 near Cotabato City, Mindanao, Philippines, March 31-April 11, 2025. MAREX 2025 is a bilateral exercise between …

Source: DVIDS - Georgia - Gov't Institution
Published on Apr 21, 2025

Philippines awards $442 million T-bills at auction

Source: Business Recorder - Neutral
Published on Apr 21, 2025

WATCH: Philippines' top athletes model Filipino fabrics at Pasig River Esplanade fashion show

MANILA, Philippines — Athletic excellence and sartorial artistry were showcased at “Gintong Sinag: Hinabi ng Lakas, Ginawa nang may Pagmamalaki” fundraising fashion show by Avel Bacudio on March 25 at the Pasig River Esplanade near Plaza Mexico in …

Source: Philippine STAR - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 21, 2025

US, Philippines launch massive war drills 'Balikatan' near Taiwan

The Philippine and US militaries on Monday kicked off three weeks of joint exercises that will simulate a "full-scale battle scenario", as the two allies seek to deter to Beijing's ambitions in the disputed South China Sea. Around 17,000 …

Source: The Economic Times - Pending
Published on Apr 21, 2025

Philippines, US launch joint combat drills in ‘full battle test’

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth visiting Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City, Philippines, on March 28. PHOTO: REUTERS MANILA – More than 14,000 Filipino and American soldiers kicked off annual military exercises on April 21 for a “full battle test” between …

Source: The Straits Times - Pro-Government
Published on Apr 21, 2025

Philippines vs fake news: An unsolicited idea

In the Philippines, there are multiple ideas on how to stop the spread of fake news. Two popular ideas on the internet are: (1) creating a registry of content creators, and (2) having the government control social media companies. Let's look at these …

Source: Manila Bulletin - Pro-Government
Published on Apr 21, 2025

'Heartfelt thank you': Philippines' Alexie Brooks shares message after winning Miss Eco International 2025

MANILA, Philippines — After a fortnight of pre-pageant events and challenges, Abansi Babaye advocate Alexie Caimoso Brooks bested 39 other hopefuls to be crowned the 10th Miss Eco International winner on Black Saturday (early hours of Easter Sunday in …

Source: Philippine STAR - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 21, 2025

US, Philippines open ‘super bowl’ of drills amid China tensions

US and Philippine troops fire a Javelin anti-tank weapon system during the 'Balikatan' or 'shoulder-to-shoulder' US-Philippines joint military exercises in Fort Magsaysay on April 13, 2023, in Nueva Ecija, Philippines. (Ezra Acayan/ …

Source: Stars and Stripes - Gov't Institution
Published on Apr 21, 2025

China, Philippines in Scarborough Shoal naval encounter ahead of US joint drills

The Chinese navy said it expelled a Philippine warship that “illegally intruded” into the waters of a disputed shoal in the South China Sea on Sunday, hours before the start of Washington and Manila’s annual joint military drills. The People’s Liberation …

Source: South China Morning Post - Indeterminate