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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. welcomes U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth during a courtesy call at Kalayaan Hall, Malacañan Palace, on March 28, 2025. This marks the first visit  by a high-ranking official from the Trump Administration to the Philippines, with a focus on security cooperation. Hegseth's visit to the Philippines is part of a broader Indo-Pacific tour aimed at reinforcing regional partnerships. Yummie Dingding, PPA pool

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<p>President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday prayed that Christ's sacrifice may strengthen Filipinos.</p>

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday prayed that Christ's sacrifice may strengthen Filipinos.

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Marcos: May Christ's sacrifice strengthen Filipinos

Benise Balaoing,

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Published April 18, 2025 11:54 AM PHT

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