Jan 30 Philippines Defends U.S. Military Presence Despite reservations that U.S. military training could infringe upon Filipino national sovereignty, Philippine Defense Secretary Angelo Reyes reiterated his government's willingness to join the U.S. campaign against terrorism. Continue reading
Jan 10 Anti-Terror Efforts Spread to Iran, Philippines President Bush Thursday warned Iran not to meddle with the new Afghan government or help al-Qaida operatives fleeing Afghanistan. Meanwhile, a group of U.S. soldiers arrived in the Philippines to train local forces in combating terrorism there. Continue reading