Joe Biden

Joe Biden served as the 46th President of the United States until January 20, 2025, focusing on strengthening trilateral relations between the U.S., Philippines, and Japan. During his tenure, he emphasized cooperation in maritime security and economic resilience in response to China's aggressive actions in the South China Sea. Biden also signed a government funding bill to prevent a shutdown and pardoned his son Hunter for federal crimes before leaving office.

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Last updated at April 26, 2025.

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Trump meets Zelensky briefly at Pope Francis's funeral

Former US President Donald Trump met briefly with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during Pope Francis's funeral in Vatican on Saturday, their first encounter since a contentious Oval Office meeting.
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Marcos couple attends Pope Francis' funeral in Vatican

President Bongbong Marcos and First Lady Liza Marcos attended the funeral mass for Pope Francis at St. Peter's Square in Vatican City on Saturday, April 26.
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US Defense Sec urges deterrence against China during Manila visit

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized the importance of deterrence against 'communist' China during his first visit to Manila on Friday.
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US exempts $336M in security aid, strengthening ties with Philippines

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) welcomed a decision by the United States to exempt $336 million in security assistance from a global freeze, highlighting strong ties between the two nations.
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Philippines optimistic on US-Japan summit for Indo-Pacific cooperation

The Philippines expressed optimism following the first meeting between US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on February 7, viewing it positively for a shared vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific.
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Teodoro optimistic on US-Philippines defense ties despite paused aid

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. remains optimistic about maintaining strong defense ties between the Philippines and the United States despite recent pauses in foreign assistance.
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Biden, Trump, Marcos meet virtually, stress US-Philippine-Japan ties

Outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden expressed confidence that incoming President Donald Trump will prioritize relations with the Philippines and Japan during a virtual trilateral meeting on Monday, January 13.
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Biden praises Marcos for stance on China in South China Sea

Outgoing US President Joe Biden praised Philippine President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. for his firm diplomatic response to China's aggression in the South China Sea during a trilateral phone call with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Monday.
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Marcos to hold trilateral call with Biden, Ishiba on Jan 13

Malacañang announced that President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. will hold a trilateral phone call with US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Monday, January 13.
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Marcos joins world leaders in mourning Jimmy Carter

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. joined other world leaders in paying tribute to former US President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at 100 on Sunday, December 29.
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