Tag: Philippines-US Relations

  • Manalo and Rubio Address China’s Actions in South China Sea at Munich Conference

    Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio convened for their inaugural face-to-face discussion at the Munich Security Conference in Germany on February 14, 2025. The primary focus of their dialogue was on countering China’s destabilizing maneuvers in the South China Sea and enhancing economic collaboration between the Philippines and the…

  • Philippines and US Strengthen Defense Ties in High-Level White House Meeting

    In a significant diplomatic engagement, the Philippines and the United States have solidified their enduring alliance and defense cooperation. The meeting, held at the White House, saw Department of National Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and the newly appointed US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz reaffirm their commitment to mutual security interests. This gathering took…