PH-US alliance ‘stronger than ever’ — envoy

The alliance between the Philippines and the United States is “stronger than ever,” US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson declared, as she affirmed that Washington was proud to “stand shoulder-to-shoulder” with Manila toward a safe, free, and prosperous future.

- RAYMUND ANTONIO

In her speech during the Fourth of July celebration hosted by the US Embassy in Manila on Thursday night, July 3, the envoy spoke of the two countries' enduring friendship and alliance.

“We are more than friends, partners, and allies—we are family,” she said, noting that the two nations are bonded by history, partnership, and shared sacrifice that have endured since the end of World War II.

"Our nations are bound by more than history; we are partners in forging a safe, strong, and prosperous future-defending freedom of navigation, fostering economic opportunity, promoting peace through strength, and advancing cybersecurity," she added.