PH-US to hold '2+2 Dialogue' in Manila

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and the United States will hold a "2+2 Dialogue" on July 30 in Manila to discuss how to further enhance their alliance, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said.

Incidentally, Manila and Washington will hold the dialogue between their respective foreign affairs and defense officials almost a month after Manila and Beijing held their dialogue to manage their differences in the South China Sea.