The US and Philippines are set to hold the largest-ever joint military drill in the archipelago nation from March 28. The drills will showcase the strong defence ties between the two nations amid Beijing’s belligerence in the South China Sea.

Reports say that nearly 9,000 Filipino and American soldiers will take part in the 12-day war games on the main island of Luzon. The drills are likely to focus on maritime security, live-fire training, counterterrorism, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

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1:21 RISING TENSIONS BETWEEN BEIJING & MANILA
2:48 CHINESE SHIP WAS SENT TO SPY: MANILA
3:58 TENSIONS OVER SOUTH CHINA SEA

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