MANILA -- The U.S. on Friday cancelled a major military exercise with the Philippines as both countries grapple with the coronavirus pandemic.
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US cancels Philippine military drills due to coronavirus
Annual Balikatan exercise meant to demonstrate two countries' defense alliance
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The U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell participates in an exercise in the Philippine Sea in September 2016. © Reuters
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