Marcos to meet US defense chief today

By Kristina Maralit

Nov 18, 2024 12:08 am

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is scheduled to meet with United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin II in Malacañang today, Nov. 18.

Austin's visit to Manila, his fourth, is part of the US government's continuing efforts to enhance its alliances and partnerships in the Indo-Pacific.

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III. EPA-EFE/WILL OLIVER

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