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In a November 18, 2024, U.S. Department of Defense press release focused on the U.S. Sec Def visit to the Philippines, the next steps in the alliance were highlighted: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III arrived in the Philippines today where he continues to build on the momentum built under his tenure in strengthening the long-time U.S.-Philippine alliance. Throughout the two-day stop during his 12th trip to the Indo-Pacific, the secretary will engage with senior leaders to reaffirm the United States' ironclad commitment to the U.S.-Philippine mutual defense treaty and continue to build upon the foundation of defense cooperation and interoperability between the two nations. Today, Austin met with Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilbert Teodoro for a bilateral exchange before attending an official signing ceremony for...