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Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, and Gen. Romeo S. Brawner Jr., Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, participate in an honors ceremony at Camp Aguinaldo during a visit to Manila, Philippines, Feb. 21, 2025. The trip underscored U.S. commitment to the U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty in addressing current and emerging threats in the region, while honoring the deep people-to-people ties between the two countries as they mark the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of Manila on Feb. 22. USINDOPACOM is committed to enhancing stability in the Indo-Pacific region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies, deterring aggression and, when necessary, prevailing in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Shannon M. Smith)