Dateline Kamuning   President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and US Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday hailed the "strong" and "enduring" ties between the Philippines and the United States amid global headwinds. Harris, who paid a courtesy call to President Marcos in Malacañang, described the Philippines-United States relationship as a "long and enduring one." "The relationship between the Philippines and the United States is a long and enduring one. It is one relationship that is strong for so many reasons. It is the longstanding relationship in terms of the people-to-people ties, as you and I have discussed," Harris told the chief executive. "The basis of our relationship is multifaceted. Our relationship is based on commitment to the economic prosperity of the region and our respective nations," she added.     Harris, the highest-ranking US official to visit Puerto Princesa City in Palawan province this week, also lauded t...

Dateline Kamuning  FACT SHEET: Vice President Harris Launches New Initiatives to Strengthen U.S.-Philippines Alliance    The United States and the Philippines enjoy an alliance and partnership based on deep historical, economic, and cultural ties, and our shared democratic values.   The United States and the Philippines stand together as friends, partners, and allies.   Now and always, the U.S. commitment to the defense of the Philippines is ironclad, and we are committed to strengthening our economic and investment relationship.  The Vice President’s travel to the Philippines reaffirms the bilateral alliance and will spur cooperation on a range of issues, including:   advancing clean energy, addressing the climate crisis, promoting inclusive growth and innovation, increasing access to quality education and health resources, combating trafficking in persons, facing common security challenges, supporting freedom of the seas, and deepening people-t...