'EDCA key pillar of US, PH alliance'

By Bernadette E. Tamayo

Apr 12, 2023 12:49 am

FOREIGN Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo said the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) is a 'key pillar' of the alliance between the Philippines and the United States as they aim to 'reforge' their relations in a high-level dialogue this week.

Manalo made the remark on Monday in Washington, D.C., during a forum organized by the Center for Strategic International Studies (CSIS) ahead of the 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue between top foreign affairs and defense officials of both countries.

Shoulder to shoulder Philippine and US officials link arms to signify the start of the biggest Balikatan on Tuesday, April 11. From left to right are Major General Marvin Licudine; Armed Forces of the Philippines chief of staff General Andres Centino; US Embassy Chargé d’ Affaires Heather Variava; AFP Deputy Chief of Staff Brigadier General Noel Beltran and USMC, Commanding General, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing Major General Eric Austin. Photo By Mike De Juan

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