MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana is optimistic that the new administration of US President Joe Biden and his anticipated pivot to Asia strategy would benefit the Philippines.
“We welcome with great optimism the change of leadership, and the US government that the strong and reliable friendship between the Philippines and US would flourish even further,” Lorenzana said in a forum hosted by the Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines on Friday.
The new US administration inherits a strategic rivalry with China that is likely to dictate US policy in Asia. Just a few days after taking office, Biden has made steps to reassure Asian allies of its co…
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