The Philippines signed a troop agreement with New Zealand to allow both nations’ militaries to hold large-scale exercises in each other’s territories and enhance their bilateral defense relations amid the “deteriorating” security environment in the Indo-Pacific region. (via Martin Sadongdong | MB)<br /><br />READ: https://mb.com.ph/2025/4/30/ph-new-zealand-sign-visiting-forces-deal-amid-deteriorating-security-environment<br /><br />Join this channel to get access to perks:<br />https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5664f6TkaeHgwBly50DWZQ/join<br /><br />Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletin<br /><br />Visit our website at http://mb.com.ph<br />Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletin<br />Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/manila_bulletin<br />Instagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletin<br />Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manilabulletin<br /><br />#ManilaBulletinOnline<br />#ManilaBulletin<br />#LatestNews<br />
