LAOAG CITY, Philippines — Manila and Washington’s activities during its war games here, like the simulation of retaking and defending of maritime territory as well as the sinking of a mock enemy ship, are part of preparations to protect the country’s interests in the West Philippine Sea. Lt. Gen. Michael Cederholm, commanding general of the 1 Marine Expeditionary Force, reiterated that this is part of the seven-decades old Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) between both countries. Both nations’ forces simulated on Monday their foiling of an invasion attempt by a foreign country in the shores of Laoag—one of the country’s northernmost areas […]...
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