Philippines and US military hold joint drills north of Manila
epa10570432 United States Army soldiers practice fire support drills during military exercises with the Philippine Army at Fort Magsaysay military camp in Nueva Ecija province, north of Manila, Philippines, 13 April 2023. American and Filipino troops are conducting the 38th Balikatan Exercises, or Shoulder-to-Shoulder Exercises, which involve some 17,600 Philippines and US troops cooperating to develop mutual defense capability, counter-terrorism, strengthen maritime security efforts and address shared extremist threats. EPA/ROLEX DELA PENA
