PH to get additional US defense fund, warship from Japan

Inquirer.net - Oct 30, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has received commitments for increased defense modernization program funding from the United States and the fast-tracked transfer of a decommissioned warship from Japan amid continuing maritime friction in its territorial waters. Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. held talks with US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in Cebu on Wednesday on

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