Philippine Ambassador to the U.S. Jose Manuel Romualdez speaks during a U.S. Trade and Development Agency Offshore Wind Grant Signing at Ayala Triangle Gardens in Manila, Philippines, August 6, 2022. Andrew Harnik/Pool via REUTERS
MANILA, March 3 (Reuters) – The United States and Philippines have reaffirmed in all bilateral engagements the importance of their alliance and shared interests in the Indo-Pacific region, Manila’s ambassador to the United States said on Monday. Jose Manuel Romualdez, speaking at a forum with foreign journalists, also said all countries need to be ready to beef up their own defence and ensure their economic security.
Reporting by Karen Lema; Writing by Martin Petty; Editiing by John Mair
