US to send advanced military hardware to Philippines
> Deterrence is necessary around the world, but specifically in this region, in your country, considering the threats from the communist Chinese, and that friends need to stand shoulder-to-shoulder to deter conflict,” the #US defense chief told Marcos, according to a transcript.
> The #Philippines is embroiled in tensions with #China over contending territorial claims in the #SouthChinaSea https://www.benarnews.org/english/news/philippine/pete-hegseth-visits-manila-meets-with-philippines-president-marcos-03282025155827.html #SouthEastAsia
> Deterrence is necessary around the world, but specifically in this region, in your country, considering the threats from the communist Chinese, and that friends need to stand shoulder-to-shoulder to deter conflict,” the #US defense chief told Marcos, according to a transcript.
> The #Philippines is embroiled in tensions with #China over contending territorial claims in the #SouthChinaSea https://www.benarnews.org/english/news/philippine/pete-hegseth-visits-manila-meets-with-philippines-president-marcos-03282025155827.html #SouthEastAsia
