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[Title] => China tells Philippines: Stop serving as other countries’ mouthpiece
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[Title] => Philippines, US armies kick off 'Sabak' joint exercise
[Summary] => The Philippine Army and the United States Army Pacific have commenced training under "Sabak" 2025 — a joint military exercise aimed at enhancing land defense capabilities and interoperability between the two forces.
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[Title] => Philippines, Canada conclude VFA negotiations
[Summary] => The Philippines and Canada have wrapped up negotiations for their Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA), setting the stage for the formal signing of the deal that will allow the deployment of Canadian troops to the Philippines.
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[Title] => UK's top diplomat to visit the Philippines on March 8
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[Title] => PAF vows thorough probe into cause of fighter jet's crash
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[Title] => Trump pick for Pentagon No. 2 blocked Chinese takeover of Subic shipyard — testimony
[Summary] => United States President Donald Trump's pick for deputy Defense secretary played a crucial role in preventing the Chinese acquisition of the former Hanjin Shipyard in Subic Bay in the Philippines.
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[Title] => AFP welcomes US' decision to unfreeze military aid to the Philippines
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[Title] => Philippines, Japan to expand defense equipment cooperation
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[Title] => US lifts freeze on a 'portion' of military aid to the Philippines
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[Title] => What to know: Philippines' VFA talks with New Zealand, Canada, France
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February 25, 2025 - 5:35pm
