The Philippines: Background and U.S. Relations

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R47055

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Mar 26, 2026

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Mar 31, 2026, 4:07 pm UTC

Authors: Ben Dolven, Christina L. Arabia, William Piekos

Source topics: East Asia & Pacific, Philippines, South & Southeast Asia

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