US-Philippines

Ships from Australia, Canada, and the United States conducted tactical maneuvers, helicopter cross-decks, and personnel exchanges in the South China Sea from April 12 to 18, as a precursor to the Balikatan 2026 exercises supporting a 'free and open Indo-Pacific.'

12 Mwezi wa nne, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

The Armed Forces of the Philippines has welcomed the United States military's reported plan to establish a new refueling depot in Mindanao by 2028. Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad said the facility would enhance national operations rather than attract attacks. The AFP remains committed to defending sovereignty amid challenges in the West Philippine Sea.