The armed forces of the United States and Philippines began large-scale joint exercises with key allies on Tuesday that will take place in several areas in the Philippines, including those facing Taiwan and the South China Sea.

Thousands of U.S. and Filipino troops launched joint exercises as Taiwan detected a record 153 Chinese military aircraft around the self-ruled island.

The US and Philippine armed forces, along with key allies, began large-scale joint exercises called KAMANDAG, focusing on defence, cooperation, and regional stability in areas facing Taiwan and the So

Thousands of US and Filipino marines launched 10 days of joint exercises in the northern and western Philippines on Tuesday, a day after China held huge drills around Taiwan.

The US and Philippines have joined forces for military drills after major clashes between Filipino and Chinese vessels, and heightening tensions with Taiwan.

Thousands of US and Filipino marines launch 10 days of joint exercises in the northern and western Philippines on Tuesday, October 15, a day after China held huge drills around Taiwan.