US ships in Philippines pack up before end of war games
The early departure comes as the Philippines president seeks to cut ties with military and financial assistance from the US
October 12, 2016
By Allan Macatuno, Tarra Quismundo, Cynthia D Balana and Gil C. Cabacungan
Philippine Daily Inquirer, Manila / Asia News Network
Four US warships left the Subic Bay Freeport and closing ceremonies were held in Taguig City on Tuesday, a day before the scheduled conclusion of this year's joint military drills between Filipino and American troops.
The joint marine landing maneuvers called Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise (Phiblex 33) ended on Monday, although the drills were scheduled to run until Wednesday.
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