A FILIPINO soldier died Thursday afternoon when he accidentally fell into the sea near the Subic Airport while he and some American soldiers were conducting proficiency jump exercise as part of the annual Balikatan (Shoulder-to-Shoulder) war drill between the Philippines and the United States.

Military officials refused to identify the soldier, who held a rank of Airman 2nd Class, pending notification of his family.

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