MANILA -- The Philippines and the U.S. on Tuesday launched their largest-ever joint military drills, stepping up their defense alliance amid an increasingly assertive China.
In a show of force, 17,600 troops from both countries are taking part in a series of war games until April 28 to enhance their interoperability in areas such as live-fire drills and maritime security.
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