From the Philippine News Agency (Jun 18): Mabus visit highlights U.S. commitment to PHL
US Ambassador to thePhilippines
Thomas made this statement during a chance interview at the Department of National Defense (DND) building in Camp Emilio Aguinaldo,Quezon City
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TheUS official arrived Monday in the Philippines
He added that Mabus' visit is to show the United States Navy and Marine Corps' continuing commitment to thePhilippines
"This is his second visit to thePhilippines
This commitment is highlighted by the fact the US Navy ships made over 70 port calls last year.
Thomas said that this commitment is further boosted by the decision of the US Navy to have some of its ships repaired at the shipyards operating inSubic Bay , Zambales.
"That's a multi-million dollar injection into the Philippine economy," he added.
"As we rebalance to the Pacific, our alliance with thePhilippines
"I look forward to exploring opportunities to work with the Philippine armed forces to build greater maritime capacity and increase security and stability in the region," he emphasized.
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These are Navy and the Marine Corps.
This involves implementing policies and programs to support the national security objectives established by US President Barack Obama andUS
Additionally, Mabus oversees the construction and repair of naval ships, aircraft, and facilities.
He is responsible for an annual budget in excess of U.S.0 billion and provides leadership for almost 900,000 people.
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US Ambassador to the
Thomas made this statement during a chance interview at the Department of National Defense (DND) building in Camp Emilio Aguinaldo,
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He added that Mabus' visit is to show the United States Navy and Marine Corps' continuing commitment to the
"This is his second visit to the
This commitment is highlighted by the fact the US Navy ships made over 70 port calls last year.
Thomas said that this commitment is further boosted by the decision of the US Navy to have some of its ships repaired at the shipyards operating in
"That's a multi-million dollar injection into the Philippine economy," he added.
"As we rebalance to the Pacific, our alliance with the
"I look forward to exploring opportunities to work with the Philippine armed forces to build greater maritime capacity and increase security and stability in the region," he emphasized.
The
These are Navy and the Marine Corps.
This involves implementing policies and programs to support the national security objectives established by US President Barack Obama and
Additionally, Mabus oversees the construction and repair of naval ships, aircraft, and facilities.
He is responsible for an annual budget in excess of U.S.0 billion and provides leadership for almost 900,000 people.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=535446