Philippines
Troops repel mock beach assault in the Philippines amid South China Sea tensions
U.S., Filipino and Australian troops dug into beach dunes and unleashed a barrage of firepower — including high-powered rockets — during Balikatan training aimed this week at repelling an amphibious assault.
USAF 'Mounties' ready to ride
The only existing horse patrol in the United States Air Force is located here at Clark AB, and though the program has been in existence since 1958, it's not covered by any military job description or regulation.
P.I. cheers Ike plea for unity
President Eisenhower praised constructive nationalism at a packed joint session of the Philippine Congress Wednesday and branded Russia and Red China as colonialists who fear nationalism.
16 Filipinos 'join' Christ on crosses
Two Filipinos allowed themselves to be nailed to crosses here Friday, joining a reported 15 other people around the country who re-enacted the crucifixion of Jesus Christ nearly 2,000 years ago.
Aquino, in Japan, receives promise of financial support
Philippines President Corazon Aquino prepared Tuesday for talks with Japanese Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone after getting a loan commitment of $247 million in construction aid for her financially ailing country.
Badly wounded, he plays dead as Reds kick him
"The Viet Cong used my chest for a gun rest. Each time he fired he took hunks of meat out of my arm. ..."
U.S. troops help build schools, skills, better lives for Philippine villagers
For Spc. Joshua Phillips, coming to the Philippines for Balikatan 2003 offered a chance to try new foods — including dog — and interact with his combat-hardened Philippine peers.