The United States plans to designate the Philippines as a major non-NATO ally to enhance defense cooperation between the two countries while giving Manila increased access to U.S. military supplies, President Bush announced today. The arrangement, which could involve military research and development, would help modernize Philippine forces, which are on the front lines in the war against terrorism, Bush said at a White House press briefing with Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. "My country welcomes President Arroyo's commitment to...
