By Junex Doronio
MANILA — Amid the tensions in the West Philippine Sea due to the latest acts of aggression by the China Coast Guard (CCG) and the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy helicopter, members of a US congressional delegation who paid a courtesy call on President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. have expressed support for the Philippines.
The senatorial delegation arrived Tuesday (26 March 2024) to discuss about PH-US relations and, the promotion of Regional Peace and Security through Enhanced Defense and Security Cooperation and Economic Cooperation, among others with the President.
“We share your concern about China’s aggression about many of the issues around the Philippines,” Senator Kirsten Gillibrand told Marcos Jr.
She added: “We stand with you and we want to continue to stand by you, and with you, and to push that aggression back appropriately.”
Gillibrand also assured the President of the delegations’ support for the Philippines, which she considered an ally and a friend to the US.
“I’m happy, very happy to welcome all of you to the Philippines,” Marcos Jr. said in welcoming the delegation.
The President thanked them for taking time to visit the Philippines amid the “rather topsy-turvy political cycle” in the US.
(el Amigo/MNM)
