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I'm sure it will benefit future generations of both our peoples to come because although we may change people, the values don't change,
Teodoro said
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This agreement allows us to cooperate more closely and equips both our nations to confront regional challenges,
Austin said during the signingGreat to be in Manila at a transformative time for the US-Philippines alliance. I met with my good friend, the Secretary of National Defense Teodoro. Together, we're committed to deepening our alliance, strengthening regional security, and upholding our shared values in the Indo-Pacific."
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Not only will this allow the Philippines access to higher capabilities and big-ticket items from the United States, it will also open opportunities to pursue similar agreements with like-minded nations,
said Philippines' defense ministry spokesperson Arsenio Andolong
I want to start by underscoring our ironclad commitment to the Philippines,
Austin said during the groundbreaking ceremony for the coordination centerIt will be a place where our forces can work side by side to respond to regional challenges,
Austin said
The United States' presence in the Indo Pacific region is essential for maintaining peace and stability in this region,
Teodoro said during the inauguration, echoing previous remarks made by MarcosThis center will enable real-time information sharing for a common operating picture. It will help boost interoperability for many, many years to come,
Austin said in a speech
This groundbreaking, I foresee, is part of the strategic approach to facing our shared threats that both of our countries have invested a lot of resources, a lot of manpower, and a lot of brainpower in,
he added
The Combined Coordination Center will be a vital nexus for our joint operations, a gateway for information sharing and strategic coordination,
he addedYou've heard me say so many times, Mr. Secretary, we are more than allies. We are family, and it is indeed great to be here with you today and congratulations on this very promising facility,
he addedLet me thank Secretary Austin for the genuine affection that he has displayed, not merely in words, but more importantly in concrete actions, for the people of the Republic of the Philippines and for the values that we stand for,
he saidIt is the dawn of a new era in collaboration and partnership between the Philippines and the United States, particularly its armed forces. This groundbreaking represents not only the construction of a facility but the solidification of our commitment to one another, ensuring that our forces stand united in the face of challenges,
he said