Thu
Feb 2 2023
10:20 am
The United States wants to increase their presence in the Philippines.
The U.S. Defense Secretary visits the Philippines. If you'll notice, all the Philippine military personnel in the picture are wearing masks. The U.S. Defense Secretary is not. Isn't that a little disrespect especially when we are asking them for help?
Picture is from the online New York Times front page on February 2, 2023.
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