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'Mas sumisikat': Mindanao solons say Philippines rising in prominence, influence 

Published Apr 11, 2024 05:03 am

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  • Lanao del Norte 1st district Rep. Mohamad Khalid Dimaporo, Davao Oriental 2nd district Rep. Cheeno Miguel Almario, and Lanao del Sur 1st district Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong can't help but cite the Philippines' rising prominence and influence in the Indo-Pacific region, as evidenced by its participation in the first-ever trilateral summit with the United States (US) and Japan.

20240411_120951.jpgFrom left to right: Lanao del Norte 1st district Rep. Mohamad Khalid Dimaporo, Lanao del Sur 1st district Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong, and Davao Oriental 2nd district Rep. Cheeno Miguel Almario (Facebook)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 




Mindanao-based congressmen can't help but cite the Philippines' rising prominence and influence in the Indo-Pacific region, as evidenced by its participation in the first-ever trilateral summit with the United States (US) and Japan. 

As such, Lanao del Norte 1st district Rep. Mohamad Khalid Dimaporo, Davao Oriental 2nd district Rep. Cheeno Miguel Almario, and Lanao del Sur 1st district Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong underscored on Thursday, April 11 the need to reinforce the nation’s growing significance in regional affairs. 

"The acknowledgment of the Philippines as a key partner by the US and Japan is a testament to our nation's rising stature and its contributions to regional stability, security, and economic development,” Dimaporo, vice chairman of the House Special Committee on the West Philippine Sea (WPS), said. 

Dimaporo, also chairman of the House Committee on Muslim Affairs, said the meeting in Washington, DC between US President Joe Biden, Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, and President Marcos reaffirmed the Philippines' position as an "essential ally" in the Indo-Pacific. 

He said that President Marcos’ effective foreign policy approach of being “a friend to all and an enemy to none” has elevated the position of the Philippines on the regional stage. The President's leadership "has fostered strong partnerships and facilitated regional cooperation", he noted. 

Almario, a member of the House Committees on National Defense and Security and on Strategic Intelligence, stated: "The Philippines' active participation in the summit demonstrates our commitment to fostering strong alliances and promoting regional stability.” 

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“This event marks a significant step forward in our efforts to strengthen diplomatic ties and enhance cooperation in the region,” Almario added. 

Similarly, Adiong, an assistant majority leader in the House, highlighted the summit’s strategic significance for the Philippines. 

“As a nation situated in the heart of the Indo-Pacific, the Philippines plays a crucial role in shaping the region's future,” said Adiong, a member of the House Committee on National Defense. 

“The trilateral summit underscores our nation's growing influence and underscores the importance of collaborative efforts in addressing regional challenges and pursuing shared objectives," he said.

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