Should Filipinos feel more secure now?

By Francisco S. Tatad

May 08, 2023 12:07 am

First of 2 parts

AS I was saying on this page, US President Joe Biden would assure Philippine President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (BBM) of 'ironclad' protection against Chinese 'aggression' during their talks at the White House. And so he did. The joint statement released by the White House on May 1, the same day Biden and Marcos met, said:

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