President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. visited the U.S. Department of Defense where he was accorded with full honors ceremony and held a meeting with U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on May 3, 2023. “For decades, the Philippines had been an indispensable friend and ally to the United States. Our alliance is rooted in our common democratic values and draws strength from the deep bonds between our people. And I said before, Mr. President, we’re more than allies, we’re family,” Secretary Au