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![SecDef Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:24/cr:twitter::1883257372740591616.png) Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth [@SecDef](/creator/twitter/SecDef) on x 773.8K followers
Created: 2025-07-22 14:23:31 UTC

I was honored to welcome President Marcos to the Pentagon.

The Philippines is a model ally, stepping up to modernize its Armed Forces, expand our joint exercises, and support increased rotations of U.S. forces and advanced capabilities—all of which reestablish deterrence in the Asia-Pacific region.

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