Southeast Asian nation will reportedly receive US$5.3 billion from the Donald Trump administration, earmarked for security and anti-narcotics programmes.
The Philippines is exempt from the US foreign aid freeze, emphasizing its strategic role in the Indo-Pacific. It will receive $5.3 billion for security and anti-narcotics efforts. Philippine officials confirmed the exemption, noting continued defense cooperation. The aid includes $336 million for military modernization and $870 million for Taiwan programs. The freeze, under Trump's "America First" policy, followed a 90-day review post-inauguration.
