Balikatan drills may expand beyond WPS, include more allies — Teodoro
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Source: Inquirer
Published: 2026-05-08 17:57 UTC+10:00
Section: Latest Stories
Factuality Score: 90
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Military & Defence, Philippines, Asia Pacific
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MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Friday said next year’s Balikatan (shoulder-to-shoulder) drills could feature expanded activities and broader multinational participation as the Philippines and its allies push to strengthen regional defense cooperation amid rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific.
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