A Philippine official said Washington officials in Manila for talks will announce $500 million in funding to boost Philippine defenses and progress in a proposed military pact. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin were holding talks with their Filipino counterparts Tuesday as well as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
A Philippine official said Washington officials in Manila for talks will announce $500 million in funding to boost Philippine defenses and progress in a proposed military pact. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin were holding talks with their Filipino counterparts Tuesday as well as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
