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The efforts were part of China’s flexing its military muscle, U.S. Indo-Pacific commander Adm. John C. Aquilino said.

Austin thanked Duterte for the decision, which he said would further bolster the two nations’ 70-year treaty alliance.

U.S. and Philippine officials on Tuesday discussed a new program to thwart efforts by Muslim extremists to recruit and mobilize followers in the country’s south after a bloody siege by jihadists aligned with the Islamic State group.

At least six militants were killed and 12 others were wounded in the nearly two-hour firefight, in which eight soldiers were also wounded, the military said.

The Philippine president often lashes out at ally United States while lavishing praise on Beijing and Moscow.

The Philippine government vows to take 'appropriate action.'

Chinese vessels have been sighted more than 600 times near Thitu so far this year, military officials said.

The rebel force had only about 60 fighters, nine automatic rifles and 26 single-shot rifles and pistols when it was established in 1969.

They accuse China's Xi of crimes against humanity.

His words echo recent concerns voiced by U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said a 1951 treaty with the US needed to be re-examined to clear ambiguities that could cause chaos and confusion during a crisis

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