Washington, Manila Ink Deal for $500 Million in Aid To Boost Philippines’ Feeble Military Amid Rising China Threat
While the funds are but a drop in the ocean, the deal marks a milestone on the way to restoring American power and prestige in the country and the region.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines flanked by Secretaries Blinken, left, and Austin at Manila, July 30, 2024. AP/Basilio Sepe, pool
