Marcos says PH looks to US for ‘maintaining peace’ in Southeast Asia

NEW YORK CITY --- In his first meeting with United States President Joe Biden, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Thursday said the Philippines will continue to look to the US in maintaining peace in the Southeast Asia region. Before going into the first bilateral meeting between the two nations, Marcos said the Philippines appreciates the US' role in maintaining peace in the region, adding that the country is "especially fortunate" to have a "very strong foundation" of a long and strong relationship with the US in political, diplomatic and economic relations. "The role of the United States in maintaining the peace in our region is something that is much appreciated b...

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