Philippine Defence Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said there was a need to upgrade and update the alliance and to make clear the US' commitments. - AFP
WASHINGTON (Reuters): Philippine Defence Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said on Wednesday (Sept 8) there was a need for a comprehensive review of his country's alliance with the United States, complaining Manila got less from its relationship with Washington than non-treaty allies despite growing pressure from China.
At an online event to mark the 70th anniversary of the countries' mutual defence treaty (MDT), Lorenzana said there was a need to "upgrade" and "update" the alliance and to make clear the "extent of American commitments."
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