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    Japan Playing More Active Role in US-Philippines Balikatan Joint Drills

    Reporter/Provider - Kris Ma/Alan Lu
    Publish Date - 04/20/2026
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    ​The annual US-Philippines Balikatan military exercises began Monday, with this year’s drills the largest ever and featuring a more active role from Japan.

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