US Defence Chief Visits Philippines Dogged By Scandal At Home

Fuente: International Business Times

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is in Manila for meetings with his Philippine counterpart and President Ferdinand Marcos AFP US defence chief Pete Hegseth met Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos on Friday, saying the two countries must stand "shoulder to shoulder" in the face of the threat represented by China. Hegseth's meeting at the presidential palace in Manila comes as he opens a tour of Pacific allies that risks being overshadowed by a mounting scandal over leaked plans for military strikes. "Deterrence is necessary around the world but specifically in this region, in your country, considering the threats from the Communist Chinese," he said.