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Gibo blasts China over Balikatan criticism: ‘Mind your own backyard’
Defense Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. slams China’s criticism of the Balikatan military exercises, saying Beijing has “no business” interfering and…
Progressive groups raise alarm over Balikatan missile drills
Progressive groups warn Balikatan 2024 missile drills with the US risk Philippine national security and civilian safety, as Tomahawk launches, EDCA sites, and…
Gibo: Balikatan missile drills show PH deterrence strength
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. says the Balikatan 2024 missile drills, featuring US Tomahawk and Japan’s Type 88 systems in northern Philippines,…
Balikatan 2026 shows no major shift, no ASEAN role — analyst
Defense analyst Renato De Castro says Balikatan 2026 saw no dramatic transformation despite U.S.-Philippine military drills involving missile testing and joint…
AFP debuts community-led medical drills for Balikatan
The Armed Forces of the Philippines launched its first community-integrated medical interoperability exercise under Balikatan 41-26, strengthening…
700 Ilocos Norte fisherfolk get aid amid Balikatan drills
Around 700 fisherfolk in Ilocos Norte received financial aid and food packs after the no-sail period during Balikatan 2026 drills. Defense Secretary Gilberto…
Balikatan-affected fisherfolk supported
Over 700 fisherfolk in Ilocos Norte received financial assistance and food packs from the government as compensation for the temporary no-sail zone imposed…
Gov’t provides ‘ayuda’ to Balikatan-affected fisherfolk
Over 700 fisherfolk in Ilocos Norte received financial assistance and food packs from the government due to the no-sail zone during Exercise Balikatan, helping…
Phl, US forces hold combat lifesaving training in Tacloban under Balikatan
Philippine and US forces conduct Tactical Combat Casualty Care training in Tacloban under Balikatan 41-26, sharpening battlefield medical skills,…
AFP unfazed by China’s warning as Balikatan drills push through
The Armed Forces of the Philippines pushes ahead with its largest-ever Balikatan war games despite China’s ‘playing with fire’ warning, asserting its sovereign…
AFP shrugs off China’s ‘playing with fire’ jab, presses on with Balikatan
The Armed Forces of the Philippines rejects China’s ‘playing with fire’ warning as it pushes ahead with the largest-ever Balikatan drills with the U.S. and…
Balikatan troops rescue civilians in Cagayan crash
Philippine and U.S. troops under Balikatan 41-2026 rushed to rescue civilians after a cement truck plunged into a ravine near Lal-lo Airport in Cagayan,…
Balikatan highlights Phl defense posture
The Stratbase Institute said the exercises reflect the Philippines’ approach to addressing security challenges in the disputed waters.
Manhit backs Balikatan drills, warns vs joint exploration with China
Stratbase Institute president Dindo Manhit backs the 2026 Balikatan military exercises with US and allies, calling them vital to defend the West Philippine Sea…
