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    The U.S. and the Philippines agree to a larger American military presence

    The Department of Defense announced the move that is widely seen as a way to deter China's influence in the region amid a visit to the Philippines by U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.
    by Ashley Westerman Feb 02, 2023 2 minutes
    United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin walks past military guards during arrival honors at the Department of National Defense in Camp Aguinaldo military camp on Feb. 2, 2023 in Quezon City, Manila, Philippines.

    The U.S. will expand its presence in Southeast Asia with access to more bases in the Philippines, the two countries announced Thursday.

    "American commitment to the defense of the Philippines is ironclad. Our alliance makes both of our democracies more secure and helps uphold a free and open Indo-Pacific," Austin said during a press conference on Thursday afternoon

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