MANILA, Philippines: Sen.
Jose 'Jinggoy' Estrada , chairman of the Senate Committee on National Defense and Security, underscored on Thursday the pressing need to review the Balikatan military exercises between the Philippines and the US due to the alleged inability of the annual drills to deter China's persistent aggression in the West Philippine Sea . Estrada said that the Balikatan was not designed for combat operations against other nations.
While some of this year's Balikatan exercises occur in disputed areas, the purpose of the drills is not to challenge other nations' actions directly,' the lawmaker said.Estrada reiterated the Philippines' unwavering commitment to upholding international law and promoting regional peace.
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