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Philippine, US defence pacts to stay intact, envoy to Washington says


Published on 2025-03-04 00:20:57 - Reuters
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  • Existing defence agreements between allies the Philippines and the United States will stay intact under U.S. President Donald Trump, Manila's ambassador to the United States said on Monday.

The article from Reuters discusses the ongoing defense relationship between the Philippines and the United States. Philippine Ambassador to Washington, Jose Manuel Romualdez, emphasized that the defense arrangements between the two nations will remain intact despite any potential changes in U.S. leadership, including the possibility of Donald Trump returning to the White House. Romualdez highlighted the strong, bipartisan support for the alliance in the U.S. Congress and expressed confidence in the continuity of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA), which allows U.S. access to Philippine military bases. He also mentioned that the Philippines is not overly concerned about shifts in U.S. policy, as the strategic importance of the alliance remains clear. Furthermore, he noted that the Philippines is actively engaging with other countries like Japan, Australia, and Canada to bolster its defense capabilities, indicating a broader approach to regional security.

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