The Philippines and India forge Strategic Partnership
President Marcos attended the Philippines-India Business Forum in Bengaluru, India
The Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Australian Defense Force will take part in military exercises, Exercise Alon 2025 this August.
From August 15 to August 29 it will take part in various locations in the Philippines with the United States Marine Corps and Royal Canadian Navy joining the military exercise.
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