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Marcos Jr receives Blinken, Austin in Malacañang
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. emphasized the strong Philippines-US alliance in maintaining stability within the West Philippine Sea and the broader Indo-Pacific region during his meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III.
The meeting, held at Malacañang before the two nations' Foreign and Defense Ministerial Dialogue (2+2), highlighted the importance of open communication channels to ensure agile responses to evolving situations.
Marcos expressed his pleasure at the continuous examination and re-examination of collaborative efforts within the alliance.
Despite the US's domestic political developments, Blinken and Austin made time to visit the Philippines.
The US officials extended their condolences to those affected by Typhoon Carina and the recent enhanced southwest monsoon.
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