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US expresses concern over Palawan incident
The United States have expressed concern at the latest incident in the territorial dispute between China and the Philippines when Philippine authorities arrested a Chinese vessel with cargo of endangered wildlife.
United States promises to send help in rescuing girls kidnapped by a militant group in Nigeria
In the wake of a video released by the leader of a Nigerian militant group that kidnapped 230 girls, saying that they are planning to sell them to neighboring countries like Cameron and Chad, United States President Barack Obama promised that United States will send help to rescue the kidnapped girls.
Balikatan 2014′ formally opens
The 30th “Balikatan” exercises between the Philippines and the United States troops officially opened, focusing on humanitarian and civic assistance and maritime security.
Philippines and US start Balikatan exercises
The Philippines and the United States started its two-week Balikatan exercises involving 5,500 soldiers from both countries, after United States President Barack Obama’s promise to support the Philippines in its territorial dispute against China.
Obama says ‘EDCA’ beneficial to both countries
MANILA, April 28 (PNA) — United States President Barack Obama said the newly signed Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) between the US and the Philippines will benefit the two countries, particularly on military readiness and response to calamities. In a press conference with President Benigno S. Aquino III in Malacanang on Monday, Obama said the goal of the new defense cooperation agreement is wide-ranging. The US President said that both countries have maintained strong alliance […]
Obama: U.S.’ role is to deploy military force only as a last resort
MANILA, Philippines April 28 (ENS) — United States President Barack Obama stressed his country’s’ role in an increasingly turbulent world situation as one wherein military force would only be used as a “last resort.” In a joint press conference with Philippine President Benigno Aquino III in Malacanang, Obama said that there would always be territorial disputes around the world but the use of military force had been proven by history as something that should be […]
Expanded U.S.-PHL bilateral meeting begins
MANILA, Philippines — United States President Barack Obama and Philippine President Benigno Aquino III started bilateral meetings, along with officials from both sides, in Malacanang at around 2:30 p.m. Before this, Obama signed the official guestbook in Malacanang. Both leaders appeared to be in high spirits as they discussed issues during the meeting. Security and trade issues are expected to be discussed in the meeting. Later in the afternoon, both Obama and Aquino were expected to […]
Malacañang said that US Presidential visit brings concrete support to West Philippine Sea situation
According to the Malacañang, the visit of United States President Barack Obama will bring concrete results regarding the situation in the West Philippine Sea as President Obama clarifies the strategic alliance between the Philippines and United States.
Obama reassures Japan, other allies on China
United States President Barack Obama made an statement during his four nation visit in Asia that the United States welcomes China’s rise but the country’s relations or engagements with Beijing would not come at the expense of his Asian allies.
Obama looks to salvage Asia ‘Pivot’ as allies fret about China
United States President Barack Obama seeks to strengthen ties with Asian allies as he visits Japan, South Korea, Malaysia and the Philippines.
Obama’s Asia trip not focused on containing China – White House
White House clarified that United States Barack Obama’s visit to Asia is not an attempt to contain China.
