India, March 30 -- US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited Manila recently when he said the country will enhance military ties with Philippines to counter "China's aggression" in the Indo-Pacific region.

The efforts reflect the strength of the US-Philippines' "ironclad alliance, particularly in the face of Communist China's aggression in the region," Hegseth said during a joint press conference with his counterpart Gilbert Teodoro as quoted by CNN.

The US will deploy additional advanced military capabilities for joint training, enhance interoperability for "high end operations" and prioritize defense industrial cooperation, he said.

According to reports, the Philippines has been has been facing aggression from China in the region.

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