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Hegseth, Philippine president meet to advance deterrence in Indo-Pacific
July 22, 2025 — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hosted Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the Pentagon, where the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty and discussed security concerns in the Asia-Pacific region... MORE

Two people wearing formal attire shake hands outside a building with steps and columns. Service members from each U.S. military branch stand in formation behind them; some hold ceremonial weapons, and one holds the American flag.

Hegseth says U.S., Philippines agree on plan to reestablish deterrence in Indo-Pacific
March 28, 2025 — During a joint press conference in Manila on March 28, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the U.S. and the Philippines have come together to work toward reestablishing military deterrence in the Indo-Pacific region... MORE