US, Philippines must stand ‘shoulder to shoulder’ on China, Hegseth says
US, Philippines must stand ‘shoulder to shoulder’ on China, Hegseth says US defence secretary meets Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos amid controversy over leaking of Yemen strike plans. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr meets with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the Malacanan Palace in Manila, the Philippines, on March 28, 2025 [Basilio Sepe/Pool via AFP]…