US envoy reaffirms PH alliance 'stronger than ever' after ASEAN defense meet

GMA Network - Nov 2, 2026

United States Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Lipton on Monday reaffirmed Washington"s commitment to Philippine security, describing it as “ironclad” and the two countries" alliance as “stronger than ever.”

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US envoy reaffirms PH alliance 'stronger than ever' after ASEAN defense meet

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