AdvertisementThe Philippine President Says Long-Standing Security Pact With The U.S. Can ContinueJuly 30, 2021The Associated PressfacebookEmailU.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin (left) and Philippine Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana shake hands after a bilateral meeting at Camp Aguinaldo military camp in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, on July 30. Austin is visiting Manila to hold talks with Philippine officials to boost defense ties and possibly discuss the Visiting Forces Agreement between the U.S. and the Philippines. (AP)