The allied forces also agreed to stage special operations forces training in Batanes province in the northernmost tip of the Philippine archipelago across a sea border from Taiwan, he said.

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Thousands of allied American and Filipino forces opened annual combat drills Monday that are set to include repelling an island attack to simulate the defense of the ...

These will be tested in exercises aimed at protecting Philippine sovereignty, officials said. In addition, special forces from both nations will conduct training in the Batanes Islands ...