CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City—General Romeo Brawner Jr, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, and United States Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall discussed Philippine-United States military alliance during the latter’s courtesy visit on April 5 to the AFP General Headquarters here.
The two affirmed the continuation of military engagements and cooperative work, including maritime cooperative activity, bilateral exercises, and EDCA sites projects, as a message to the world of the ironclad alliance between the two countries.
For his part, the CSAFP extended the AFP’s appreciation of the US’ support and assistance not just in addressing challenges in the West Philippine Sea, but to the AFP and the Philippines in general.
He also vowed to maintain military presence and sustain the troops deployed in various stations in the area, especially in Ayungin Shoal.
“BRP Sierra Madre represents our collective will to protect the integrity of our territory and defend our sovereignty and sovereign rights. It is our right and our obligation to sustain our troops stationed there,” General Brawner Jr said.
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