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Balikatan 2019

Balikatan 2019April 1-12, 2019 Over 7,500 military troopers from the Philippines, the United States and Australia took part in this year’s Balikatan exercises in Northern and Southern Luzon as its 35th iteration evolved from a bilateral to a multilateral activity. The term ‘Balikatan,’ translates from the Tagalog phrase that means ‘shoulder-to-shoulder’ or ‘sharing the load …

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U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo visit the Philippines

U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo visit the PhilippinesFebruary 28 – March 1, 2019 U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo reaffirmed the strong ties and enduring alliance between the United States and the Philippines during his first visit to the Philippines as Secretary of State. Secretary Pompeo met with President Rodrigo Duterte on …

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US Marine Lieutenant General Lewis A. Craparotta visit

US Marine Lieutenant General Lewis A. Craparotta visitFebruary 16-18, 2019 Manila- Lieutenant General Lewis A. Craparotta, Commander of U.S. Marine Forces Pacific (MARFORPAC), visited the Philippines from February 16 to 18 and emphasized the importance of the U.S.-Philippine alliance to the Indo-Pacific region. During his visit, Craparotta met with the Chief of Staff of the …

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Akio Toyoda attends 30th Toyota Motor Philippines’ Anniversary

Akio Toyoda attends 30th Toyota Motor Philippines’ AnniversaryJuly 31 – August 2, 2018 TOYOTA Motor Philippines (TMP) celebrated its 30th anniversary in the country which serves as a manifestation of the company’s three decades of sustained success. The guest of honor to this milestone celebration was Toyota Motor Corp. (TMC) President, Akio Toyoda, who flew …

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Kevin Durant Manila Tour

Kevin Durant Manila TourJuly 7-9, 2018 NBA All-Star Kevin Durant was given a warm welcome by Filipinos on Sunday, when the Golden State forward visited Manila for the second time. Durant, who was then playing for the Oklahoma City Thunders, played in the Philippines in 2011 during the NBA lockout with a slew of other …

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