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Philippine president again delays abrogation of key security pact with US

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte suspended the abrogation of the Visiting Forces Agreement for another six months to allow both sides to address his concerns.

4 years ago

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte gestures as he meets members of the Inter-Agency Task Force on the Emerging Infectious Diseases at the Malacanang presidential palace in Manila, Philippines on Monday, Dec. 7, 2020.

Pentagon chief announces delivery of anti-bomb, snipers’ equipment during visit to Philippines

Talks between Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Christopher Miller and the Philippine defense and foreign secretaries centered on "deepening our alliance and supporting a free and open South China Sea and Indo-Pacific region."

4 years ago

In a future USAF bomber force, old and ugly beats new and snazzy

The youngest and flashiest bomber, the stealthy B-2, is to be retired first as the Air Force charts a future for it's strategic bombers. The oldest, the Vietnam-era B-52, will retire last.

By Robert Burns, The Associated Press

5 years ago

Philippines suspends abrogation of defense pact with US

The Philippine president has suspended his decision to terminate a key defense pact with the United States, at least temporarily avoiding a major blow to one of America’s oldest alliances in Asia.

5 years ago

Seeking the Military Suicide Solution Podcast, Episode 9: Dr. Rajeev Ramchand

This week's guest is Rajeev Ramchand, is a behavioral scientist who has done extensive research on veterans mental health issues and veterans suicide. He is the inaugural Craig Newmark Fellow at the Bob Woodruff Foundation.

5 years ago

Duterte says Philippines can survive without American military help

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday said Filipino forces can fight insurgents and Muslim extremists without American military help, in a defense of his recent decision to terminate a U.S. security pact.

5 years ago