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The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed on Thursday that the government is drafting guidelines on joint patrols in the West Philippine Sea with the United States and other nations, and exploring other defense partnerships with Singapore and Vietnam.
“In terms of Asean (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) partners, we’re also in touch with Singapore,” Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo said at a Senate hearing on March 1.
“We will also embark on discussions with Vietnam and other countries in the region, all with the intention of trying to increase our security not only in terms of military and defense, but also through economic security,” he added.
