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., This news data comes from:http://xs888999.com
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.
“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.
- PH Army showcases disaster response capabilities before Thai defense officials
- NHA gives cash aid to families affected by calamity in Manila
- DPWH Secretary Dizon orders perpetual ban of Wawao Builders, Syms Construction for ghost projects
- House tackles P881B public works budget amid flood control anomalies
- Angkas supports DICT's amnesty program for unregistered delivery services
- Humanoid robots showcase skills at Ancient Olympia. But they're on a long road to catch up to AI
- Oil firms to hike pump prices Tuesday
- Prompt release of educational aids sought
- NATO members to reach 2% defense spending goal this year
- Earthquake kills 250, injures 500 in Afghanistan
