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A MEETING OF ALLIES. Philippine Army (PA) chief Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete (right) and US Army I Corps commander Lt. Gen. Matthew McFarlane discuss the enduring ties between the Philippine and US armies during the latters courtesy call at the PA headquarters in Fort Bonifacio Taguig City on Wednesday (Aug. 27 2025). The two officials also discussed the US Armys role in helping advance the PAs external defense capabilities. (Photo courtesy of PA)
MANILA – Philippine Army (PA) chief Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete on Wednesday met with United States Army I Corps commander Lt. Gen. Matthew McFarlane to discuss ways to beef up the external defense capabilities of Filipino troops.
In a statement on Thursday PA spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala said the two officials met at the PA headquarters in Fort Bonifacio Taguig City.
During the meeting Nafarrete and McFarlane discussed the long-standing alliance between the Philippines and the US Dema-ala said.
(Also discussed was the) US Armys role in helping advance the PAs external defense capabilities he added.
Nafarrete zeroed in on areas of engagement such as sustainment intelligence facility development logistics enhancement and engineering support.
Lt. Gen. Nafarrete also stressed the PAs engagement with the US Armys 1st Multi-Domain Task Force on maritime domain awareness synchronized bilateral military operations and training exercises Dema-ala said.
The Philippines and the US have long been allies in the international arena which has not only helped strengthen national security and defense but also maintains stability in the Asia-Pacific Region.
The US is also one of the most vocal supporters of the Philippines when it comes to issues in the West Philippine Sea particularly Chinas continued presence and aggressive actions toward Philippine vessels. (PNA)
