MANILA, Nov. 12 -- The defense alliance between the Philippines and South Korea received a big boost Tuesday following the visit of Maj. Gen. Shin Eun-bong, Personnel Command chief of the Republic of Korea Army (ROKA).

In a statement on Wednesday, Philippine Army (PA) spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala said Shin was welcomed by PA vice commander Maj. Gen. Efren Morados during his visit to the PA headquarters in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City.

"During the engagement, both Army leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the long-standing defense alliance between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea, emphasizing continued cooperation in areas of personnel development, training exchanges and capacity building," Dema-ala said.

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