“Harris says PH-US relations ‘stronger than ever’ | ABS-CBN News”

US Vice President Kamala Harris met with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Washington D.C., stating that the relationship between the Philippines and the US is stronger than ever. The meeting focused on mutual prosperity and security, with Marcos emphasizing the importance of strengthening the relationship between both countries amid rising tensions in the world, particularly related to China’s continued provocation in the South China Sea. Biden, also, reaffirmed the US’s commitment to the defense of the Philippines. The Philippines recently announced new sites for the US military to use. Marcos Jr.’s trip to Washington D.C. aims to counter Beijing’s growing assertiveness in the region.