US Reaffirms Defense Treaty Commitment to Philippines Amid China Tensions

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday, March 28, in Manila. Hegseth reaffirmed the United States' commitment to the Mutual Defense Treaty with the Philippines. He emphasized the strong alliance, friendship, and cooperation between the two nations, citing the need for deterrence in the region considering threats from China.

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