The Philippine government is hoping to receive additional military assistance from the United States (US) despite the global pause on foreign aid announced by President Donald Trump.

Part of the military assistance from the US to the Philippines has been exempted from the Trump administration’s freeze on foreign aid, the Southeast Asian nation said.“The Philippines has been informed of the waiver issued to a portion of the US foreign military financing for the Philippines,

The Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Monday, February 24 that the United States has exempted a portion of its foreign military financing to the Philippines from its freeze on all foreign aid.

Envoy says move shows strong alliance remains intact The United States has exempted $336 million for the modernization of Philippine security forces in

Malacanang on Tuesday welcomed the decision of the Trump Administration to exempt the Philippines from its freeze on foreign aid.

Malacañang welcomed Tuesday the decision of the Trump administration to exempt the $336-million assistance for the modernization of Philippine security forces from its foreign aid freeze. At a Palace press briefing,

Manila: In a striking move amid Washington’s frozen foreign aid, the United States has carved out a crucial $336 million for the modernisation of the Philippines' security forces, a report revealed. This package is part of the massive $5.