Manila Bulletin
Marcos: Defense, security remain 'key pillar' of US-PH alliance
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. highlighted the "equal, sovereign partner" approach in the Philippines-US bilateral relations, noting that defense and security engagement remains the key pillar.
He mentioned that engagements between Manila and Washington should not only take place at the executive level but also with members of the legislature.
Marcos and US Senate members discussed a wide range of issues, including security, defense, agriculture, climate change mitigation, economic cooperation, and cyber security.
Other areas of cooperation that need strengthening include the supply chain, health and health security, environment, energy security, and interconnectivity.
The meeting was part of the President's five-day official visit to Washington, which included dialogues with US President Joseph Biden and US Vice President Kamala Harris.
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