The United States vows to help modernize the Philippine military even as China continues to insist on its claims in the West Philippine Sea.

The Chinese Embassy tells the Philippines to stay vigilant and resist being exploited.

And, the Philippines allows the U.S. to expand its military presence in the country.

Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez joins us in the show.


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