PH, US-Asean Business Council eye defense tie-up

by Francisco Tuyay - Javier Joe Ismael

Aug 19, 2023 12:07 am

THE United States-Asean Business Council (US-ABC) is eyeing a collaborative effort to strengthen the defense posture of the Philippines amid the growing tensions in the West Philippine Sea.

On a recent visit to the Philippines, the group met with Defense Secretary Gilbert 'Gibo' Teodoro Jr. to explore potential areas of cooperation between Manila and Washington in the defense and security sectors.

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