Philippines and US begin 2-week joint military drill on Monday (April 12)


* Filipino, American troops to hold scaled-down Balikatan drills * Defence ministers discuss South China Sea, regional security

* U.S. defence chief reiterates importance of VFA - statement * Philippines seeks U.S. assistance in Moderna vaccine delivery

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