US War Chief to Visit PH for ADMM; China Invited
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US War Chief to Visit PH for ADMM; China Invited

United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is set to visit the Philippines for the ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus). Discussions are expected to cover issues like the South China Sea, with China also invited, though its attendance remains unconfirmed.

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