President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. welcomes US Defense Chief Lloyd Austin 3rd at Malacañang Palace on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. Austin is in the country for three days to build a strong bilateral relationship, reaffirming its military commitment to the Philippines and advance its interest in the Indo-Pacific region. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. welcomes US Defense Chief Lloyd Austin 3rd at Malacañang Palace on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. Austin is in the country for three days to build a strong bilateral relationship, reaffirming its military commitment to the Philippines and advance its interest in the Indo-Pacific region. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. welcomes US Defense Chief Lloyd Austin 3rd at Malacañang Palace on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. Austin is in the country for three days to build a strong bilateral relationship, reaffirming its military commitment to the Philippines and advance its interest in the Indo-Pacific region. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. welcomes US Defense Chief Lloyd Austin 3rd at Malacañang Palace on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. Austin is in the country for three days to build a strong bilateral relationship, reaffirming its military commitment to the Philippines and advance its interest in the Indo-Pacific region. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO