Philippine Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo believes Manila’s ties with the U.S. and Japan will remain robust — despite concerns by some over the threat of a more transactional approach to alliances by Donald Trump. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/02/02/asia-pacific/politics/philippines-foreign-minister-interview/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #politics #philippines #philippinesjapanrelations #china #southchinasea #us #usmilitary #disputedislands #taiwan #enriquemanalo
Manila expects continuity in critical ties with Washington, top Philippine diplomat says

Washington’s backing remains crucial, particularly as tensions with Beijing over territorial and maritime disputes remain high.

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Philippines, New Zealand Bolster Defense Ties with New Logistics Agreement

Nations signed Mutual Logistics Support Arrangement (MLSA) in Manila on June 10, 2024

In the meeting, the first time in nearly a decade, Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary #EnriqueManalo and Indonesian Minister for Foreign Affairs H.E. #RetnoLPMarsudi covered a wide range of issues, from cooperation between the two countries, the #WestPhilippineSea and the #SouthChinaSea, the situation in #Myanmar, and the plight of #Palestinians in #Gaza. #TootSEA

WATCH: Philippines, Indonesia hold 7th Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation in #Manila
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WATCH: Philippines, Indonesia hold 7th Joint Commission for Bilateral Cooperation in Manila

Watch Philippine Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo and Indonesian Minister Retno Marsudi's statements in full here

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