United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday called the Philippines "a strategic location" and a “prime piece of real estate” as he wrapped up his tour of Asia that was dominated by talks on the threat posed by North Korea.

In his speech before the East Asia Summit dialogue in Manila, Trump said the US’ relationship with the Philippines was important on a military standpoint.

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