Tuesday, May 6, 2014

FROM THE VOICE OF AMERICA: PHILIPPINE / AMERICAN MILITARY SEA EXERCISES BEGIN



U.S. Marine Col. John Rutherford, 2nd from R, and Philippine Army Maj.Gen. Emeraldo Magnaye, 3rd from R, unfurl the joint U.S.-Philippines military exercise flag at Armed Forces of the Philippines headquarters in Manila, Philippines, on May 5, 2014.
U.S. Marine Col. John Rutherford, 2nd from R, and Philippine Army Maj.Gen. Emeraldo Magnaye, 3rd from R, unfurl the joint U.S.-Philippines military exercise flag at Armed Forces of the Philippines headquarters in Manila, Philippines, on May 5, 2014. photo and caption by Voice of America

VOA News
"Thousands of Philippine and U.S. soldiers began annual war games on Monday, the first under a new security pact with the United States, focusing on maritime security in the face of China's growing naval presence in the disputed South China Sea.

The joint exercises ``Balikatan'' (shoulder-to-shoulder) would test the combat readiness of the two oldest allies in this part of the world to respond to any maritime threats, including piracy and humanitarian assistance and disaster response.

The 10-day, annual military exercise is being held amid increasing tensions in the disputed South China Sea. READ MORE:




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