MANILA — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Monday emphasized the United States’ unwavering commitment to its defense treaty ally the Philippines, after the two countries signed an intelligence-sharing agreement in Manila.
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The Philippines has expressed confidence the alliance will remain strong under incoming U.S. president Donald Trump.
—Reporting by Karen Lema; Writing by Martin Petty; Editing by John Mair