US and Philippines launch ‘Super Bowl’ of military exercises around South China Sea - Biggest edition of annual Balikatan ...

is "the Super Bowl of all exercises in this part of the region." However, Manila has seriously misjudged the event. At the same time, the US and the Philippines are trying to weave a narrative ...

The Philippines’ Balikatan, or “shoulder to shoulder”, military drills with the United States this year will be the “Super Bowl” of exercises that will fully test Manila’s defence plan ...