Marcos' Washington visit comes after Philippines on Friday accused China's coast guard of 'dangerous maneuvers' and 'aggressive tactics' in the South China Sea.
U.S. President Joe Biden meets with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly in New York City on Sept. 22, 2022.Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said his meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday was essential in advancing his country's national interest and strengthening the "very important alliance" between Manila and Washington.
"During this visit, we will reaffirm our commitment to fostering our long standing alliance as an instrument of peace and as catalyst of development in the Asia Pacific region, and for that matter for the rest of the world," said Marcos, the son of the late strongman whom Washington helped flee into exile in Hawaii during a 1986 'people power' uprising.
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US condemns China's 'harassment' of Philippines in South PacificFollowing aggressive maneuvers by China in the South China Sea, the U.S. said it 'stands' with the Philippines in upholding a 'rules-based' maritime order.
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US says Chinese Coast Guard is harassing Philippine vesselsThe United States on Saturday called on China to stop harassing Philippine vessels in the South China Sea, pledging to stand with the Philippines at a time of simmering geopolitical tension.
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San Marcos residents say new police contract lacks needed reformsWhile the San Marcos City Council’s decision to repeal its own police contract was a big win for community members, the tentative contract signed by the city and the police department does not include any of the reforms residents demanded.
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