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The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the United States Indo-Pacific Command started on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, its three-day joint maritime and air patrols in the West Philippine Sea.

The long-expected announcement comes at a time of growing tension in contested parts of the South China Sea.

The U.S. and the Philippines have kicked off three days of joint air and sea patrols in the South China Sea amid recent tensions.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. told the press Sunday that China's maritime pressure is shifting closer to the nation's home islands...

Rest of World News: US and Philippine troops have begun joint maritime and air patrols in the South China Sea to counter China's growing assertiveness in the region. The

Beijing denied its warship emitted sonar pulses causing injuries to Australian Navy divers in waters near Japan.

The Philippines and the U.S. resumed joint patrols in the South China Sea on Tuesday, years after they were halted, amid heightened tensions with Beijing over the disputed waters.

Announcement comes after President Marcos visits U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.

One aircraft expert believes the short runway, weather and windy conditions may have contributed to the surveillance planes water landing.

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday (PH time) became the first Philippine president to visit the US Indo-Pacific Command in Hawaii.