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France-Philippines defense pact gives Manila new strategic options

France and the Philippines have concluded a defense pact that expands Manila's strategic partnerships. The agreement could strengthen security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.

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A deeper France-Philippines security relationship could affect regional military alignment and tensions involving China.

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  1. France defense pact gives Manila strategic options - BusinessWorld Online ↗bworldonline.com · Recorded source date: Sep 13, 2026, 2:01 PM UTC

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