# Hegsett heads to Cebu for defense talks

Hegseth travels to Cebu for defense talks. Manila aims to strengthen US defense ties. The South China Sea is expected to be discussed.

https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/10/28/2566118/hegseth-heads-cebu-manila-seeks-deeper-us-defense-ties

#asia #defense #us

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Created: 2026-10-28T00:43:01.484366+00:00

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Original source: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/10/28/2566118/hegseth-heads-cebu-manila-seeks-deeper-us-defense-ties