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US-PH relations at an 'all-time high', says House leaders
Philippine-US relations are at an all-time high, bolstered by recent high-level engagements focusing on trade and security.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Manila, reaffirming the US's "ironclad" commitment to defend the Philippines amidst escalating tensions in the West Philippine Sea.
Blinken emphasized that China's actions threaten the vision of a "free and open Indo-Pacific."
The US-Philippines partnership has seen significant economic developments, including over USD1 billion in investment commitments secured during a recent US presidential trade and investment mission.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will attend the first trilateral US-Japan-Philippines leaders' summit at the White House on April 11, hosted by President Joe Biden.
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken affirmed that the alliance between the US and the Philippines is "more than rock solid" and a top priority for President Joe Biden.
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Manila on March 18, 2024, for his second visit under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit the Philippines from March 18 to 19, his second official visit to Manila.
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US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo expressed strong support for President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s leadership and economic agenda, stating the US is "all in on the Philippines."
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. aims to strengthen cooperation between the Philippines, United States, and Japan, potentially formalizing ongoing joint activities amid rising tensions in the West Philippine Sea.
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