‘THAT IS NOT THE LIFE I’VE CHOSEN THESE DAYS.’ This is what US Vice President Kamala Harris had to say after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. jestingly told her that she’ll just go to the “resorts and the beaches” during her trip to Palawan. READ:
“We are both proud members of the Indo-Pacific [region]. And in particular, as it relates to the Philippines, I will say that we must reiterate always that we stand with you in defense of international rules and norms as it relates to the South China Sea,” she said.
“So again, I will reiterate that the alliance between the United States and the Philippines is a strong and enduring one, and only under your leadership continues to be strengthened. And we look forward to working with you on many of these issues,” she said.The president, for his part, described the Philippine-US relations as “something that both our countries have really come to depend upon,” and reiterated his desire to strengthen and at the same time evolve the ties.
Harris said she intended to talk with the president about opportunities presented by mutual concerns such as the climate crisis “and what we might do in terms of investments and renewable energy and thinking about clean power and the industries that will come about because of that commitment.” Harris was accompanied in the Palace by her husband, second gentleman Douglas Emhoff, and US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson.
Mr. Marcos, touching on the US official’s visit to Palawan province today, jestingly told Harris: “I’m sure you’re just going to the resorts and the beaches,” to which she replied, “that is not the life I’ve chosen these days.”In Congress, two of former President Rodrigo Duterte’s allies in the Senate on Monday welcomed the US official’s visit, saying this could signal that the United States was showing its true commitment to defend the Philippines in any conflict in the West Philippine Sea.
Sen. Christopher Go said visiting dignitaries from allied countries were welcome, especially if these would usher in more support for the Philippines such as the modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
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