US Undersecretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby and President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (PCO photos)
A senior United States War official described the Philippines as a key partner in collective defense following a meeting with President Marcos during the latter’s working visit to New York.
In a post on X, US Undersecretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby said he had a “very productive discussion” with Marcos on strengthening the alliance between the two countries.
“It was a great personal honor to meet with Philippine President Marcos this week in New York during his visit to the United Nations,” he wrote early Thursday, March 12 (Manila time).
“President Marcos is a model leader in leaning forward to address collective defense,” he added.
Colby said their discu
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