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    US boosts alliance with the Philippines with military funding and pact amid concern over China

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    A Philippine official said Washington officials in Manila for talks will announce $500 million in funding to boost Philippine defenses and progress in a proposed military pact. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin were holding talks with their Filipino counterparts Tuesday as well as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

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