PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday said the Philippines was willing to work with the United States “to an even greater extent” amid mounting security challenges in the region.
Philippines to work more closely with US amid regional challenges
Marcos issued the statement as he welcomed US Senators Roger Wicker and Deb Fisher, along with the US Senate Armed Services Committee Congressional Delegation, during a courtesy call in Malacañang.
In his remarks, Marcos thanked the US for its continuing support to the modernization of the Philippines’ armed forces.
“And we hope to continue working with you to an even greater extent. The Philippines is very open to any proposals, any suggestions, any ideas that you might have for us to improve the situation here,” he said.
Philippines to work more closely with US amid regional challenges, This news data comes from:http://www.052298.com
“And that’s something that we would like to do together, but not only bilateral between the US and the Philippines, but also with our multilateral arrangements that we have made around the region,” he added.
- Brawner tells troops: Stop Chinese from entering Sierra Madre at all cost
- Pope Leo XIV to Israeli president: 2-state solution needed to end Gaza war
- Pangilinan urges Marcos Jr. to prioritize bill aiding farmers, fishermen
- Israeli defense minister warns of Gaza City's destruction unless Hamas yields to his country's terms
- Australia government condemns anti-immigration rally in Sydney
- 1 in 4 people lack access to safe drinking water — UN
- 1.2K pass Electrical Engineers exam
- Palace suspends govt work, classes in several areas due to bad weather
- Indonesia hosts annual US-led combat drills with Indo-Pacific allies
- Supreme Court urged to act on fake complaints
