Philippines to hold large military drills as China tensions simmer

[Philippine Times] - 02/19/2025

TAIPEI, TAIWAN — Philippine defense officials say they will hold a large, 10-day military training exercise next month, aiming to strengthen the country’s ability to respond to any crisis caused by an “external threat.” Although Manila did not name China explicitly when it announced the drills (…)



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