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US reaffirms ‘ironclad’ commitment to PH

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Posted at Apr 19 04:44 PM

United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin affirmed his country’s commitment to Philippine security when he met with Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana at the Pentagon Tuesday (Manila time). Read more »

PH ready to offer facilities to US if Russia-Ukraine war 'spills' to Asia

Willard Cheng, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 10 03:57 PM

'He says if they are asking for the support of the Philippines, he was very clear if push comes to shove, the Philippines would be ready to be part of the effort especially if this Ukranian crisis spills over to the Asian region.' Read more »

China envoy: Differences normal for 'close neighbors'

Willard Cheng, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 26 05:50 PM

The Chinese ambassador to Manila on Friday expressed confidence that the relationship between China and the Philippines could withstand differences Read more »

‘Chinese attack on BRP Sierra Madre will trigger PH-US MDT’

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Posted at Nov 25 07:31 PM

An attack by China on the BRP Sierra Madre at the Ayungin Shoal will trigger the PH-US Mutual Defense Treaty, the country's former top diplomat said. Read more »

US, PH tackle S. China Sea, cooperation in talks

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Posted at Nov 17 02:40 PM

The US Department of State said they also discussed with their Filipino counterparts the opportunity to "deepen" economic ties in the areas of science and technology, infrastructure, and fisheries. Read more »

US hands over advanced unmanned aerial system to PH

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Updated as of Oct 14 05:05 PM

US has turned over to PAF advanced unmanned aerial systems to increase the country's "domain awareness and border security capabilities." Read more »

Isko Moreno vows to seek 'stronger' VFA with US

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 13 11:48 PM

Manila Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso said he would push for a stronger VFA with the US if he wins the presidency in the 2022 elections. Read more »

Lorenzana: China opposed review of PH-US defense pact

Karen Lema, Reuters
Updated as of Sep 30 09:50 PM

China has opposed a Philippines-led push for a review of its 70-year-old defense treaty with the United States, Manila's defense chief said. Read more »

US says Mutual Defense Treaty applies to South China Sea

Willard Cheng, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 23 03:00 PM

The United States reaffirmed the applicability of the Mutual Defense Treaty to the South China Sea as it reiterated its commitment to assist the Philippines in efforts to modernize its armed forces. Read more »

Lorenzana meets with US Defense Sec. Austin

Mandel Ngan, AFP
Posted at Sep 12 12:07 PM

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Philippines Secretary of National Defense, Delfin Lorenzana (left) meet in Washington, DC on Friday. Read more »

PH seeks to boost ties with US

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 11 02:30 PM

The Philippines has sought stronger bilateral relations with the United States, with the government underlining the importance of its defense treaties and the need to also boost the country's defense capacity, the DFA said. Read more »

Mutual Defense Treaty needs comprehensive review: DND

David Brunnstrom and Karen Lema, Reuters
Posted at Sep 09 08:40 AM

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said Wednesday there was a need for a comprehensive review of his country's alliance with the United States. Read more »

PH military 'grateful' for retained VFA with US

Ronron Calunsod, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 24 09:19 PM

The AFP expressed its gratitude for the government's decision to keep the VFA with the US as it hosted a meeting with the US Indo-Pacific Command Read more »

PH can rely on Southeast Asia defense treaty in event of armed aggression: senator

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Posted at Jul 20 12:16 PM

A senator on Tuesday said the Southeast Asia Collective Defense Treaty would protect the Philippines and its neighbors from armed and economic aggression by calling to their defense several western nations. Read more »

US repeats warning to China against attack on Philippine forces

Reuters
Posted at Jul 12 10:22 AM

WASHINGTON - The United States on Sunday repeated a warning to China that an attack on Philippine armed forces in the South China Sea would trigger a 1951 U.S.-Philippines mutual defense treaty. Read more »

PH welcomes US commitment to defense pact as countries mark 75 years of ties

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 29 03:36 PM

“In the geopolitical challenges of today, we welcome the American reaffirmation of its commitment to the MDT articulated by no less than US President Joseph Biden, Jr. in a letter to President Duterte," the foreign affairs secretary said. Read more »

Philippines must take lead in sea dispute vs China, US will support: envoy

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Updated as of Apr 26 09:54 AM

The Philippines must take the lead in protecting the West Philippine Sea from China and the US will support it, the country's ambassador to Washington said Monday.   Read more »

Filipino, American troops training in case foreign attack triggers MDT

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Updated as of Apr 15 11:32 PM

A "Call for Fire Exercise" will see a US aircraft delivering fire support for American and Filipino troops on the ground, said Arevalo. Read more »

PH should leverage defense pact with US amid China intrusion in West PH Sea - analyst

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Updated as of Mar 25 09:50 AM

The Philippines should leverage its defense treaty with the US as deterrence against China's latest incursion near Julian Felipe Reef, an analyst said Thursday. Read more »

Duterte told to go after Mutual Defense Treaty if he wants reset of PH-US relations

Gillan Ropero, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 16 02:41 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte should go after the Mutual Defense Treaty of the Philippines and the United States if he wants the latter to keep its end of the agreement, a military and political analyst said Tuesday. Read more »