MANILA, Philippines – United States Vice President Kamala Harris’ recent 3-day visit to the Philippines cemented a new phase in ties between the old allies, with Harris as the highest-ranking foreign guest of the Marcos administration so far.

While in town, Harris met with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Vice President Sara Duterte, as well as activists and youth leaders. The highlight of her trip was a visit to Palawan, an island on the edge of the South China Sea, where the Philippines and China have been locked in a decades-long territorial dispute.

What does Harris’ visit mean for the Philippines and the US? What is its impact in the region? Watch this video report. – Rappler.com

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• Kamala Harris makes historic trip to Palawan: ‘We are committed to you’
• Harris underscored respect for human rights, press freedom in Marcos meeting
• For US VP Harris, Cory Aquino ‘charted the course’ for young Filipino leaders
• Missing from Harris’ meeting with Filipinas: Reproductive health, education
• Harris meets with Filipino women, calls for ‘freedom from violence’
• WATCH: Why US VP Kamala Harris’ visit to Palawan matters
• Harris: We’ll defend PH if attacked in South China Sea
• ‘Not welcome’: Activist groups respond to Kamala Harris’ visit through protest
• Kamala Harris tells PH rights defenders: ‘You are not alone’
• Marcos’ pricey nuclear power dreams get boost from US
• LIST: New deals, initiatives from US Vice President Kamala Harris’ PH visit