Philippines and US Leaders Discuss Trade and Security Amid China Tensions
TL;DR
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reaffirmed their strong alliance and commitment to mutual defense at the Pentagon, emphasizing joint military exercises like Balikatan, regional security concerns in the Indo-Pacific, and ongoing efforts to modernize their militaries to ensure peace and stability in the region.
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