Ahead of this month’s Balikatan military exercises, Bagong Alyansang Makabayan and allied groups protest near the US embassy in Manila on April 9, 2025 to denounce increased US military presence and intervention in the Philippines. Bayan emphasized that US-Philippine military activities go beyond Balikatan, citing the ongoing Salaknib (army), Cope Thunder (air force), Marex (marines), and upcoming naval drills in Batanes. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN
Ahead of this month’s Balikatan military exercises, Bagong Alyansang Makabayan and allied groups protest near the US embassy in Manila on April 9, 2025 to denounce increased US military presence and intervention in the Philippines. Bayan emphasized that US-Philippine military activities go beyond Balikatan, citing the ongoing Salaknib (army), Cope Thunder (air force), Marex (marines), and upcoming naval drills in Batanes. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN
Ahead of this month’s Balikatan military exercises, Bagong Alyansang Makabayan and allied groups protest near the US embassy in Manila on April 9, 2025 to denounce increased US military presence and intervention in the Philippines. Bayan emphasized that US-Philippine military activities go beyond Balikatan, citing the ongoing Salaknib (army), Cope Thunder (air force), Marex (marines), and upcoming naval drills in Batanes. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN
Ahead of this month’s Balikatan military exercises, Bagong Alyansang Makabayan and allied groups protest near the US embassy in Manila on April 9, 2025 to denounce increased US military presence and intervention in the Philippines. Bayan emphasized that US-Philippine military activities go beyond Balikatan, citing the ongoing Salaknib (army), Cope Thunder (air force), Marex (marines), and upcoming naval drills in Batanes. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN
Ahead of this month’s Balikatan military exercises, Bagong Alyansang Makabayan and allied groups protest near the US embassy in Manila on April 9, 2025 to denounce increased US military presence and intervention in the Philippines. Bayan emphasized that US-Philippine military activities go beyond Balikatan, citing the ongoing Salaknib (army), Cope Thunder (air force), Marex (marines), and upcoming naval drills in Batanes. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN
Ahead of this month’s Balikatan military exercises, Bagong Alyansang Makabayan and allied groups protest near the US embassy in Manila on April 9, 2025 to denounce increased US military presence and intervention in the Philippines. Bayan emphasized that US-Philippine military activities go beyond Balikatan, citing the ongoing Salaknib (army), Cope Thunder (air force), Marex (marines), and upcoming naval drills in Batanes. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN
Ahead of this month’s Balikatan military exercises, Bagong Alyansang Makabayan and allied groups protest near the US embassy in Manila on April 9, 2025 to denounce increased US military presence and intervention in the Philippines. Bayan emphasized that US-Philippine military activities go beyond Balikatan, citing the ongoing Salaknib (army), Cope Thunder (air force), Marex (marines), and upcoming naval drills in Batanes. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN
Ahead of this month’s Balikatan military exercises, Bagong Alyansang Makabayan and allied groups protest near the US embassy in Manila on April 9, 2025 to denounce increased US military presence and intervention in the Philippines. Bayan emphasized that US-Philippine military activities go beyond Balikatan, citing the ongoing Salaknib (army), Cope Thunder (air force), Marex (marines), and upcoming naval drills in Batanes. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN
Ahead of this month’s Balikatan military exercises, Bagong Alyansang Makabayan and allied groups protest near the US embassy in Manila on April 9, 2025 to denounce increased US military presence and intervention in the Philippines. Bayan emphasized that US-Philippine military activities go beyond Balikatan, citing the ongoing Salaknib (army), Cope Thunder (air force), Marex (marines), and upcoming naval drills in Batanes. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN
Ahead of this month’s Balikatan military exercises, Bagong Alyansang Makabayan and allied groups protest near the US embassy in Manila on April 9, 2025 to denounce increased US military presence and intervention in the Philippines. Bayan emphasized that US-Philippine military activities go beyond Balikatan, citing the ongoing Salaknib (army), Cope Thunder (air force), Marex (marines), and upcoming naval drills in Batanes. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN
Ahead of this month’s Balikatan military exercises, Bagong Alyansang Makabayan and allied groups protest near the US embassy in Manila on April 9, 2025 to denounce increased US military presence and intervention in the Philippines. Bayan emphasized that US-Philippine military activities go beyond Balikatan, citing the ongoing Salaknib (army), Cope Thunder (air force), Marex (marines), and upcoming naval drills in Batanes. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN
Ahead of this month’s Balikatan military exercises, Bagong Alyansang Makabayan and allied groups protest near the US embassy in Manila on April 9, 2025 to denounce increased US military presence and intervention in the Philippines. Bayan emphasized that US-Philippine military activities go beyond Balikatan, citing the ongoing Salaknib (army), Cope Thunder (air force), Marex (marines), and upcoming naval drills in Batanes. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN
Ahead of this month’s Balikatan military exercises, Bagong Alyansang Makabayan and allied groups protest near the US embassy in Manila on April 9, 2025 to denounce increased US military presence and intervention in the Philippines. Bayan emphasized that US-Philippine military activities go beyond Balikatan, citing the ongoing Salaknib (army), Cope Thunder (air force), Marex (marines), and upcoming naval drills in Batanes. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN
Ahead of this month’s Balikatan military exercises, Bagong Alyansang Makabayan and allied groups protest near the US embassy in Manila on April 9, 2025 to denounce increased US military presence and intervention in the Philippines. Bayan emphasized that US-Philippine military activities go beyond Balikatan, citing the ongoing Salaknib (army), Cope Thunder (air force), Marex (marines), and upcoming naval drills in Batanes. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN
Ahead of this month’s Balikatan military exercises, Bagong Alyansang Makabayan and allied groups protest near the US embassy in Manila on April 9, 2025 to denounce increased US military presence and intervention in the Philippines. Bayan emphasized that US-Philippine military activities go beyond Balikatan, citing the ongoing Salaknib (army), Cope Thunder (air force), Marex (marines), and upcoming naval drills in Batanes. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN
Ahead of this month’s Balikatan military exercises, Bagong Alyansang Makabayan and allied groups protest near the US embassy in Manila on April 9, 2025 to denounce increased US military presence and intervention in the Philippines. Bayan emphasized that US-Philippine military activities go beyond Balikatan, citing the ongoing Salaknib (army), Cope Thunder (air force), Marex (marines), and upcoming naval drills in Batanes. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN
Ahead of this month’s Balikatan military exercises, Bagong Alyansang Makabayan and allied groups protest near the US embassy in Manila on April 9, 2025 to denounce increased US military presence and intervention in the Philippines. Bayan emphasized that US-Philippine military activities go beyond Balikatan, citing the ongoing Salaknib (army), Cope Thunder (air force), Marex (marines), and upcoming naval drills in Batanes. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN
Ahead of this month’s Balikatan military exercises, Bagong Alyansang Makabayan and allied groups protest near the US embassy in Manila on April 9, 2025 to denounce increased US military presence and intervention in the Philippines. Bayan emphasized that US-Philippine military activities go beyond Balikatan, citing the ongoing Salaknib (army), Cope Thunder (air force), Marex (marines), and upcoming naval drills in Batanes. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN
Ahead of this month’s Balikatan military exercises, Bagong Alyansang Makabayan and allied groups protest near the US embassy in Manila on April 9, 2025 to denounce increased US military presence and intervention in the Philippines. Bayan emphasized that US-Philippine military activities go beyond Balikatan, citing the ongoing Salaknib (army), Cope Thunder (air force), Marex (marines), and upcoming naval drills in Batanes. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN
Ahead of this month’s Balikatan military exercises, Bagong Alyansang Makabayan and allied groups protest near the US embassy in Manila on April 9, 2025 to denounce increased US military presence and intervention in the Philippines. Bayan emphasized that US-Philippine military activities go beyond Balikatan, citing the ongoing Salaknib (army), Cope Thunder (air force), Marex (marines), and upcoming naval drills in Batanes. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN
Ahead of this month’s Balikatan military exercises, Bagong Alyansang Makabayan and allied groups protest near the US embassy in Manila on April 9, 2025 to denounce increased US military presence and intervention in the Philippines. Bayan emphasized that US-Philippine military activities go beyond Balikatan, citing the ongoing Salaknib (army), Cope Thunder (air force), Marex (marines), and upcoming naval drills in Batanes. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN
Ahead of this month’s Balikatan military exercises, Bagong Alyansang Makabayan and allied groups protest near the US embassy in Manila on April 9, 2025 to denounce increased US military presence and intervention in the Philippines. Bayan emphasized that US-Philippine military activities go beyond Balikatan, citing the ongoing Salaknib (army), Cope Thunder (air force), Marex (marines), and upcoming naval drills in Batanes. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN
Ahead of this month’s Balikatan military exercises, Bagong Alyansang Makabayan and allied groups protest near the US embassy in Manila on April 9, 2025 to denounce increased US military presence and intervention in the Philippines. Bayan emphasized that US-Philippine military activities go beyond Balikatan, citing the ongoing Salaknib (army), Cope Thunder (air force), Marex (marines), and upcoming naval drills in Batanes. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN
Ahead of this month’s Balikatan military exercises, Bagong Alyansang Makabayan and allied groups protest near the US embassy in Manila on April 9, 2025 to denounce increased US military presence and intervention in the Philippines. Bayan emphasized that US-Philippine military activities go beyond Balikatan, citing the ongoing Salaknib (army), Cope Thunder (air force), Marex (marines), and upcoming naval drills in Batanes. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN
Ahead of this month’s Balikatan military exercises, Bagong Alyansang Makabayan and allied groups protest near the US embassy in Manila on April 9, 2025 to denounce increased US military presence and intervention in the Philippines. Bayan emphasized that US-Philippine military activities go beyond Balikatan, citing the ongoing Salaknib (army), Cope Thunder (air force), Marex (marines), and upcoming naval drills in Batanes. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN
Ahead of this month’s Balikatan military exercises, Bagong Alyansang Makabayan and allied groups protest near the US embassy in Manila on April 9, 2025 to denounce increased US military presence and intervention in the Philippines. Bayan emphasized that US-Philippine military activities go beyond Balikatan, citing the ongoing Salaknib (army), Cope Thunder (air force), Marex (marines), and upcoming naval drills in Batanes. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN
Ahead of this month’s Balikatan military exercises, Bagong Alyansang Makabayan and allied groups protest near the US embassy in Manila on April 9, 2025 to denounce increased US military presence and intervention in the Philippines. Bayan emphasized that US-Philippine military activities go beyond Balikatan, citing the ongoing Salaknib (army), Cope Thunder (air force), Marex (marines), and upcoming naval drills in Batanes. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN
Ahead of this month’s Balikatan military exercises, Bagong Alyansang Makabayan and allied groups protest near the US embassy in Manila on April 9, 2025 to denounce increased US military presence and intervention in the Philippines. Bayan emphasized that US-Philippine military activities go beyond Balikatan, citing the ongoing Salaknib (army), Cope Thunder (air force), Marex (marines), and upcoming naval drills in Batanes. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN
Ahead of this month’s Balikatan military exercises, Bagong Alyansang Makabayan and allied groups protest near the US embassy in Manila on April 9, 2025 to denounce increased US military presence and intervention in the Philippines. Bayan emphasized that US-Philippine military activities go beyond Balikatan, citing the ongoing Salaknib (army), Cope Thunder (air force), Marex (marines), and upcoming naval drills in Batanes. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN
Ahead of this month’s Balikatan military exercises, Bagong Alyansang Makabayan and allied groups protest near the US embassy in Manila on April 9, 2025 to denounce increased US military presence and intervention in the Philippines. Bayan emphasized that US-Philippine military activities go beyond Balikatan, citing the ongoing Salaknib (army), Cope Thunder (air force), Marex (marines), and upcoming naval drills in Batanes. PHOTO BY RENE H. DILAN

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