INQUIRER.net: US affirms defense ties with PH

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US affirms defense ties with PH Apr 4th 2013, 23:54 MANILA, Philippines—The US defense secretary has reaffirmed Washington's cooperation with the Philippines on defense, noting the country's role in maintaining stability in the Asia Pacific, the Department of Foreign Affairs said Thursday.   In their first meeting since his appointment in February, US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel "assured" Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario of his nation's steadfast ties with the Philippines and called for furthering cooperation amid mutual concerns in the region.   "Secretary Hagel conveyed to us the need for the Philippines and the United States to further deepen our partnership to uphold peace and stability in... Keep on reading: US affirms defense ties with PH Media files: albert-del-rosario.jpg (image/jpeg)

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