Philippines Army Holds Live Fire Exercise

TARLAC, LUZON, PHILIPPINES - MARCH 07: Philippine Army troops load rounds into Sabrah light tanks as they take part in a live fire exercise as part of CATEX (Combined Arms Training Exercise) on March 07, 2025 in Tarlac, Luzon, Philippines. Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. affirmed confidence in U.S.-Philippines ties despite President Trump’s shifting foreign policy, citing their shared opposition to China and the restoration of $400 million in U.S. military aid. As concerns linger over a potential U.S. withdrawal from the South China Sea, Manila has expanded defense ties with Japan and New Zealand and increased its military budget. (Photo by Ezra Acayan/Getty Images)