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The Philippines and United States navies conducted a joint maritime exercise in the West Philippine Sea on Wednesday, the Philippine armed forces said.The two allies began joint maritime activities in November to enhance how their militaries could operate in tandem at a time of growing tensions with China in the South China Sea.
On Tuesday, US State Secretary Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin held talks with their Philippine counterparts in which Washington pledged funding of $500 million to beef up Manila's military and coast guard.Security engagements between the treaty partners have increased under Philippines President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., who has pivoted closer to Washington and away from his predecessor's foreign policy stance of deepening relations with China.
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