Posted on 05/02/2023 6:48:14 AM PDT by DFG
The U.S. recommitted to a security pact with the Philippines on Monday as concerns grow about China’s influence in the Pacific.
Both President Joe Biden and leader Ferdinand Marcos Jr alluded to pressure from Beijing in a White House visit.
The trip marks a sharp turnaround after a decade of icier relations with Manila.
"The United States also remains ironclad, remains ironclad in our commitment to the defense of the Philippines, including the South China Sea. And we are going to continue to support the Philippines' military modernization goals."
A joint statement said new guidelines for stronger military ties meant any attack on Philippines armed forces or public vessels would trigger American defense commitments under a 1951 treaty.
"It is only natural that the Philippines look to its sole treaty partner in the world to strengthen and to redefine the relationship that we have.”
Since taking office last year, Marcos has warmed up to Washington, in contrast to his Beijing-friendly predecessor Rodrigo Duterte.
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As if anyone believes a word the retard in chief manages to utter.
They are so screwed.
Might as well start marching to Bataan and beat the rush.
If I was them, I’d start worrying heh.
Sorry but I support open borders for the Philippines.
Say your prayers, Philippines.
Which translated means: you folks in the Philippines need to start learning Mandarin.
and just like that...the Philippines fell...
“If I was them, I’d start worrying heh.”
I agree. If you manage to draw the brief attention of the retard, he’s probably going to do something very bad to you.
As soon as we refill the Strategic Reserve and produce the weapons we gave away to Ukraine...or their neighboring suppliers.
Oh great. Now the Philippines will be in trouble...
Its ironic how the article just above this one on FR home-page is about how Chicago government is complaining about all the illegal migrants being shipped up from Texas, how much they cost, all the disease they carry, etc....
For our neo-marxist globalist masters, America’s borders are in Ukraine, Syria, Philippines
your job is to shut-up and serve the empire in Washington DC
This time next week they’re flying a chink flag? Heh
LOL! Wacky Jo Jo really needs an army of fart checkers to check everything he says.
The U.S. recommitted to a security pact with the Philippines
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In exchange for 10% for the big guy.
+1
We defend other borders but not our own.
Just like the USS Monitor.
Hey Ferd, hoist the Fag Flag or we feed you to Xi.
“...ironclad in our commitment...”
IOW: One atom thick!
Just sent this as a warning to my buddy in the Philippines.
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