The US had addressed “with good faith” issues arising from the security relationship between the US and the Philippines, according to Locsin. On Friday, DFA Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr handed over the diplomatic note recalling the termination of the VFA (Visiting Forces Agreement) to US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III after the United States had … Read more
US President Biden greeted the Philippines on Independence Day. United States President Joe Biden on Saturday greeted the Philippines on Independence Day and also called on continued partnership amidst the coronavirus pandemic. In a video message from the White House shared by the US Embassy in the Philippines, US President Biden wished the Philippines well … Read more
Teodoro Locsin Jr. held talks on the South China Sea issue With Michael Pompeo Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. held talks on the South China Sea issue together with United States Secretary of State Michael Pompeo. This, as the Philippines and the United States reaffirmed their “strong” alliance amid the increased military presence of China … Read more
