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By Pia Lee-Brago
MANILA, Philippines - A visiting State Department official said yesterday the United States is shifting the emphasis of its assistance to the Philippines towards the country’s maritime security.
Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs Andrew Shapiro said foreign military financing (FMF) for the Philippines is a priority of the US government.
“We’re looking at transition of our support from internal security towards maritime security and our FMF agreements and support are to that shift,” Shapiro said during a roundtable discussion.
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