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United States Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby, right, shakes hands with Philippine Ambassador to the U.S., Jose Manuel Romualdez during a forum in Manila, Philippines on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Joeal Calupitan)United States Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby walks as he attends a forum in Manila, Philippines on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Joeal Calupitan)
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United States Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby, right, shakes hands with Philippine Ambassador to the U.S., Jose Manuel Romualdez during a forum in Manila, Philippines on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Joeal Calupitan)