PHL Seeks Deeper US Defense Ties

DND, AFP mark 75th anniversary of MDT

On the 75th anniversary of the 1951 United States-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) yesterday, the US reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening ties with the country and honoring its commitments under the agreement, which it described as the foundation of the two nations’ “ironclad alliance.”

PHL seeks deeper US defense ties

THE Philippines on Sunday vowed to further strengthen defense cooperation with the United States as their Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) turns 75 years old. In a statement, the Department of National Defense (DND) said the Philippines’ alliance with the US has “endured through generations” and evolved to address an increasingly complex security environment. “The treaty […]

PH, US reaffirm defense commitment as treaty turns 75

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and the United States on Sunday reaffirmed their commitment to mutual defense as their security treaty marked its 75th anniversary, with the allies pledging to strengthen cooperation amid growing security challenges in the Indo-Pacific.In a joint statement marking the milestone, the two countries said the Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) remains a cornerstone of their alliance and their efforts to promote regiona…

AFP reaffirms commitment to PH-US alliance in 75th year of mutual defense treaty

The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Sunday reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the Philippines’ alliance with the United States, as the countries’ mut

PH marks 75th anniversary of Mutual Defense Treaty with US

The Department of National Defense (DND) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Sunday, Aug. 30, marked the 75th anniversary of the Mutual Defense...