Acting US Defense Secretary turns over P1.4-B in military equipment

By The Manila Times

Dec 14, 2020 12:02 am

Acting US Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller met with Philippine Secretary of National Defense Delfin Lorenzana and Secretary of Foreign Affairs Teodoro Locsin Jr. on December 8 to announce the transfer of P1.4 billion worth of defense articles, including sniper and anti-IED equipment to, to the AFP. His visit signified the longstanding and steadfast US military commitment to the Philippines, the oldest US treaty ally in Asia.

Acting US Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller (center) with Philippines Secretary of National Defense Delfin Lorenzana (left) and Secretary of Foreign Affairs Teodoro Locsin Jr. PHOTO FROM US EMBASSY

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