LIVE: US Secretaries Blinken and Austin Meet their Philippine Counterparts, Hold 2+2 Talks in Manila

LIVE: US Secretaries Blinken and Austin Meet their Philippine Counterparts, Hold 2+2 Talks in Manila

US foreign and defence ministers met their Philippine counterparts in Manila on Tuesday. This comes amid series of escalating confrontations between Philippine and Chinese vessels in the disputed waterway have raised concerns that Washington could be dragged into a conflict due to its mutual defence treaty with Manila.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin are in Asia to strengthen regional alliances as Washington counters China's growing military and diplomatic influence.

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[pinkyguerrero]

Very great! Filipinos feel much better now, specially we have President Marcos Jr., Defense Sec. Gibo and DFA Sec. Manalo who were mindful of our Territorial Seas and saving that part of the sea to be free navigation and our fishermens will benefits whatsoever the blessed sea have. Thank you USA Sec. Austin and Sec. Blinken and to all foreign countries who were supporting the PH ... These will benefit not only us but our neighboring country too. Praise be to God.

[lion_of_the_south_PH_]

good luck...PH-U.S...god bless us all and god be wtih us