As the United States transitions to a new administration under President Donald Trump, the US-Philippines alliance remains “ironclad.” Philippine
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio As the United States transitions to a new administration under President Donald Trump, the US-Philippines alliance remains “ironclad.”
Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed this position during their recent phone conversation.The two officials explored opportunities to strengthen economic cooperation and people-to-people ties, while also addressing “issues of mutual concern,” including China’s aggression and destabilizing actions in the South China Sea.
“Secretary Rubio conveyed that the PRC’s behavior undermines regional peace and stability and is inconsistent with international law,” US State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce stated. Rubio also “underscored the United States’ ironclad commitments to the Philippines under our Mutual Defense Treaty.”
“The Secretaries also exchanged views on ways to advance security cooperation, expand economic ties for shared prosperity, and deepen avenues for further regional cooperation,” Bruce added.
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