On May 9, Philippine and US forces simulated a landing operation on a South China Sea beach, as part of annual maneuvers that Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte had previously threatened to cancel.
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Operation "Balikatan" involved 5,400 soldiers for the landing of U.S. and Philippine forces (Picture source: Ph. Star)
Operation "Balikatan" involved 5,400 soldiers for the landing of U.S. and Philippine forces (Picture source: Ph. Star)
