MANILA -- The Philippines and the U.S. on Monday kick off two weeks of military drills in a showcase of their defense alliance amid a fresh feud between Manila and Beijing over the disputed South China Sea.
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Philippines and US boost defense ties amid South China Sea feud
Military drills kick off in show of alliance that Duterte played down
Troops from the Philippines and the U.S. take part in the "Balikatan" exercises in May 2018. (File photo by AP)
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