Benigno Aquino greets Chuck Hagel in Manila. Photo: AFP
Benigno Aquino greets Chuck Hagel in Manila. Photo: AFP
A Filipino protester stands over an anti-US placard during a rally outside the US embassy in Manila yesterday. Photo: EPA
A Filipino protester stands over an anti-US placard during a rally outside the US embassy in Manila yesterday. Photo: EPA
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US not seeking military bases in Philippines, Hagel says

Pentagon chief gives assurance amid ongoing talks on letting more US troops, aircraft and ships transit Philippines as part of Asia 'pivot'

AFP

Updated: 2:51pm, 20 Jul, 2018

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Benigno Aquino greets Chuck Hagel in Manila. Photo: AFP
Benigno Aquino greets Chuck Hagel in Manila. Photo: AFP
A Filipino protester stands over an anti-US placard during a rally outside the US embassy in Manila yesterday. Photo: EPA
A Filipino protester stands over an anti-US placard during a rally outside the US embassy in Manila yesterday. Photo: EPA
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