United States and Philippine troops have launched new joint counter-terrorism drills. The week-long joint operation involves live-fire training, rescues in combat situations, and mass-casualty situations aboard ships, according to the American side. The US embassy said the drills “will increase overall US and Philippine readiness, improve bilateral responsiveness to crises in the region, and further reinforce our illustrious decades-long alliance,” in a statement on Monday. “(The operation) perpetuates a long and lasting partnership founded firmly […]