March 17, 2023
The Philippines is gradually becoming a key hub of military cooperation among Southeast Asia’s democracies. This affords the US important strategic benefits – for which China has only itself to blame, says the writer.
KEY ALLY US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III meets President Marcos at Malacañang on Thursday before Manila and Washington announced that US forces will be allowed access to four more Philippine military bases. Austin calls the Philippines a key and important ally of the United States. —REUTERS