Philippine Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro and Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel Romualdez met newly appointed US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz at the White House, reaffirming the enduring alliance between the Philippines and the US.
Acting on President Marcos’ directives, Teodoro emphasized strengthening bilateral defense ties to address regional security challenges and uphold freedom of navigation.
Waltz commended the Philippines’ commitment to a rules-based international order and expressed eagerness to enhance security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
Teodoro also met other US officials, including Principal Deputy National Security Adviser Alex Wong and Defense Deputy Andrew Byers, to discuss shared strategic goals.
The meeting signals a renewed focus on advancing mutual defense commitments under the new US administration.
Source: PhilNews24 | January 24, 2025
