New US missile system ‘Typhon’ debuts in PH but fixed deployment unsure trib.al/0IVMyx6

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Armed Forces of the Philippines and Pacific Marines host the closing ceremony for #Balikatan24 , the largest annual combined military exercise between the U.S. and the Philippines. #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific

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READ #DFAStatement : Being a strong advocate of rules-based governance, the Philippine Government is firm and united in respecting and upholding the rule of law in both the domestic and international milieus.
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#DFAForgingAhead

What I find truly fascinating about China is their ability to employ deception, denial, and false narratives while projecting a facade of concern for regional stability. They excel at crafting statements and narrating events in a way that convinces others of their peaceful…

WATCH | Relive the Philippine and US forces' combined might at the #Balikatan2024 Counter-Landing Live Fire Exercise last 06 May 2024 in Laoag, Ilocos Norte.

#StrengthInUnity
#AlliesForPeace
#AFPyoucanTRUST
#OneAFPOnePhilippines
#StrongAFPStrongPhilippines

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The #USINDOPACOM #JointForce , Defence Australia & Armed Forces of the Philippines conduct a combined, multi-domain maritime strike during #Balikatan24 , demonstrating interoperability & innovative capabilities to securing peace in the #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific .

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For a normal embassy, leaking host-country officials' illegally recorded phone conversations to the press would be considered outrageous and severe diplomatic malpractice.
For 🇨🇳ChineseEmbassyManila it's called Wednesday.🤦‍♂️

As scientists, we stand on our truth built from carefully collected evidence and critically analyzed results and insights. Once that foundation crumbles, our profession falls with it.

Credibility and integrity, as truth seekers, are our bread and butter.

Simple. Do not lie.

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PACAF aircraft conduct a maritime strike during #Balikatan24 , strengthening interoperability and combined capabilities with Armed Forces of the Philippines supporting mutual defense priorities in the #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific .

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Assuming it's real, it was a criminal offense (Anti-Wiretapping Act violation); assuming it's a fake, it is a criminal offense ( Cybercrime Act). Time to declare these people Persona Non Grata, so they should Pack-up N Go!!!

(1/2) READ #DFAStatement : Chinese diplomats have reportedly released to media the alleged transcripts or audio of an alleged conversation between the head of the Armed Forces of the Philippines - Western Command (AFP-WESCOM) and a Chinese diplomat concerning the

This weekend, a PLA aircraft deployed flares above and ahead of an Australian MH-60R helicopter conducting a routine UN mission in international waters.

We stand with Australia. All nations should be free to operate safely and responsibly wherever international law allows.

Defense leaders from 🇺🇸🇵🇭🇦🇺🇯🇵 underscored their commitment to further improving interoperability between our forces and promoting peace and security throughout the #IndoPacific .

Read the joint readout: defense.gov/News/Releases/…

#FreeAndOpenIndoPacific @DNDPHL

The Indo-Pacific is a Joint Theater with Joint Challenges that require COMBINED and JOINT Solutions!

Grateful for Philippine Army's LTG Galido's and Philippine Air Force's LTG Buca's hospitality and their support for the first deployment of the U.S. Army's Mid-Range Capability to the…

Actually, assuming for sake of argument that CN did make the various secret informal agreements it claims to be with officials other than the actual dept leader/Pres, it is only proving that its principal tool in managing the SCS disputes is subversion.

READ | Statement of the Secretary of National Defense - May 5, 2024

New INDOPACOM chief Adm. Paparo: “My friend, Gen. Brawner from the Republic of the Philippines, has a phrase called ICAD. He has renamed the gray zone, which sounds otherwise benign and dull, into ICAD—which is illegal, coercive, aggressive and deceptive.” globalnation.inquirer.net/234547/us-comm…

Transformation in Contact - in the Philippines!

Led by the extraordinary Soldiers of the 1st Multi-Domain Task Force, U.S. Army Pacific is at the cutting edge of technology and at the forefront of change in the U.S. Army!

Alongside the Philippine Army, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Allies, and Partners in the…

China seen behind new WPS island-building trib.al/5tglXOM

A Fil-Am role ‘long overdue’: Meet the mayor of Daly City trib.al/uwZa3h6