Austin’s visit seen as last&ditch effort to reaffirm Philippine&US defense ties

US DEFENSE chief Lloyd Austin III visit to Manila this week is the outgoing Biden administration’s last-ditch effort to reinforce their security commitments to the Philippines as Washington is headed into another Trump presidency, security analysts said at the weekend.

Austin’s visit seen as last&ditch effort to reaffirm Philippine&US defense ties
US DEFENSE chief Lloyd Austin III visit to Manila this week is the outgoing Biden administration’s last-ditch effort to reinforce their security commitments to the Philippines as Washington is headed into another Trump presidency, security analysts said at the weekend.