US VP Harris visits Philippines as old allies seek to revive ties

MANILA, 21 November 2022, (TON): US Vice President Kamala Harris arrived in the Philippines for a visit that experts said is aimed at strengthening the old alliance between Manila and Washington amid high geopolitical tensions in the region.

Harris is on a three-day trip to the Philippines, making her the highest-ranking American official to visit the Southeast Asian country since President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. took office on June 30.

It follows a series of high-level engagements between the two countries, including Marcos’ inaugural talks with Biden in New York in September.

Harris’ trip comes as Washington appears to seek a revival of ties with Manila to counter China’s growing influence in the region, showcasing a sharp turnaround compared to the days of former President Rodrigo Duterte, who distanced the two nations and embraced a Beijing-friendly direction.

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