MANILA, Philippines — American President Barack Obama said on Tuesday second visit in the Philippines in the last two years underscores the United States' commitment to regional maritime security and freedom of navigation.
He also announced the US' plans to beef up the Philippines' maritime defense capability.
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US President Barack Obama delivers a statement before troops of the Philippine Navy at Manila Harbor on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015.
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