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Romualdez, House colleagues say summit with US, Japan a big win for PH
House Speaker Martin Romualdez lauded President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. for achieving a "monumental diplomatic victory" at the recent trilateral summit with the US and Japan.
He congratulated Marcos on the historic meeting with US President Joe Biden and Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Washington, D.C.
The Speaker emphasized the significance of the summit's outcomes for the Filipino people, the economy, and national interests, especially given the rising tensions in the West Philippine Sea.
Romualdez noted that the US and Japan committed to continue their support for Philippine defense modernization priorities and upgrading the capability of the Philippine Coast Guard.
He added that such partnerships are instrumental in driving sustainable growth, fostering innovation, and creating employment opportunities for Filipinos.
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