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The Philippine and US governments are for the swift resolution of this isolated case, but always through the observance of due process. Both governments have assured that whatever the outcome, it will not in any way affect the close ties and friendship that bind the two countries.

The president is constantly talking about how tough he is on terrorism, yet he's willing to outsource one of our most vulnerable areas, the ports, to a country with known ties to terrorism.

The president's initiative ties an oil savings target to a basket of energy solutions for homes and businesses, which have nothing to do with our oil problem.

The overall relationship is strong, but trade and economic ties have lagged behind, especially compared to China-India trade.