India and the Philippines stage joint naval drill in the disputed South China Sea

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India and the Philippines conducted their first joint naval exercises in the disputed South China Sea, a move that drew criticism from China. The two-day drills, aimed at strengthening defense ties and promoting regional stability, were closely monitored by Chinese naval vessels. While no incidents occurred, the Philippines reported being shadowed by Chinese ships. Both nations share territorial disputes with China, which condemned the joint patrols as destabilizing. Philippine military chief Gen. Romeo Brawner emphasized the need to boost deterrence through modernization and alliances, the Associated Press has reported. President Ferdinand Marcos has also begun a state visit to India to deepen bilateral cooperation. read more: 👍 Like this video to support transparency around rising tensions in the South China Sea. 💬 Comment below—Do you think joint exercises like these help stabilize or escalate the region? 🔗 Share this video to raise awareness about strategic cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. 💰 Want to support the channel? You can donate directly by hitting the YouTube Thanks button. Your support helps us continue providing balanced and timely international coverage. 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for more geopolitical and defense updates. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel. Links for B.C. Visit My Website Follow Me On Facebook Subscribe To My Patreon Watch Me On YouTube Follow Me On Twitter Watch Me On Rumble Follow Me On Gab Follow Me On Truth Social Follow Me On BlueSky Watch Me On TikTok #SouthChinaSea #IndiaPhilippines #NavalDrills