Manila Bulletin
Pinoys in America are fundamental part of US, says Blinken
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that Filipinos and Filipino-Americans are a fundamental part of the fabric of the United States.
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. also lauded the Filipino community in the US, emphasizing their value and contributions.
Blinken highlighted the strength of the Philippines-US bond, forged over 70 years ago and further solidified by recent initiatives.
Trade between the Philippines and the US reached a record high of over $25 billion last year, with plans for a presidential trade and investment mission to the Philippines.
The two nations are also pursuing clean energy projects and modernizing security alliances to enhance cooperation, including disaster response.
As of June 2020, the US is the top destination for overseas Filipinos, with approximately 4.21 million Filipinos residing there, making them the third largest Asian group.
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