Philippine Army soldiers hold their weapons during a parade on the 126th founding anniversary of the Philippine Army at Fort Bonifacio in Taguig, Philippines March 22, 2023. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez 

Philippine President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and Philippine Army Commanding General Romeo Brawner salute, on the 126th founding anniversary of the Philippine Army at Fort Bonifacio in Taguig, Philippines March 22, 2023. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez 

Philippine Army soldiers hold their weapons during a parade on the 126th founding anniversary of the Philippine Army at Fort Bonifacio in Taguig, Philippines March 22, 2023. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez 

Troopers march during a parade on the 126th founding anniversary of the Philippine Army at Fort Bonifacio in Taguig, Philippines, March 22, 2023. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez 

Philippine President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. speaks to Philippine National Security Adviser Eduardo Ano, during the 126th founding anniversary of the Philippine army at Fort Bonifacio, in Taguig, Philippines, March 22, 2023. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez 

Philippine President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. watches the parade with Philippine National Security Adviser Eduardo Ano and Philippine Army Commanding General Romeo Brawner, during the 126th founding anniversary of the Philippine army at Fort Bonifacio, in Taguig, Philippines, March 22, 2023. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez 

Philippine President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. shakes hands with Philippine Army Commanding General Romeo Brawner during the 126th founding anniversary of the Philippine army at Fort Bonifacio, in Taguig, Philippines, March 22, 2023. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez 

Soldiers hold their weapons during a parade on the 126th founding anniversary of the Philippines army at Fort Bonifacio in Taguig, Philippines March 22, 2023. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez 

Philippines President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. walks past troopers on the 126th founding anniversary of the Philippine Army at Fort Bonifacio, in Taguig, Philippines March 22, 2023. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez 

Philippines President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. delivers a speech on the 126th founding anniversary of the Philippines army at Fort Bonifacio, in Taguig, Philippines, March 22, 2023. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez 

Philippines President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. delivers a speech on the 126th founding anniversary of the Philippines army at Fort Bonifacio, in Taguig, Philippines, March 22, 2023. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez 

Philippines President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. delivers a speech on the 126th founding anniversary of the Philippines army at Fort Bonifacio, in Taguig, Philippines, March 22, 2023. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez 

Philippines President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. delivers a speech on the 126th founding anniversary of the Philippines army at Fort Bonifacio, in Taguig, Philippines, March 22, 2023. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez 

An armed sailor stands on the deck of the USS America (LHA-6) amphibious assault ship docked at a port in Manila, Philippines, March 21, 2023. REUTERS/Adrian Portugal 

A sailor stands on the deck of the USS America (LHA-6) amphibious assault ship docked at a port in Manila, Philippines, March 21, 2023. REUTERS/Adrian Portugal 

A soldier stands on the deck of the USS America (LHA-6) amphibious assault ship docked at a port in Manila, Philippines, March 21, 2023. REUTERS/Adrian Portugal 

General view inside the USS America (LHA-6) amphibious assault ship docked at a port in Manila, Philippines, March 21, 2023. REUTERS/Adrian Portugal 

Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary Jose Victor Chan-Gonzaga, Philippines Military Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans and Programs Jeffrey Hechanova, Philippines Defence Chief Carlito Galvez Jr., U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall, Philippine Air Force Acting Commanding General Ramon Guiang, and U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson pose for a photo during the groundbreaking ceremony for an airstrip extension and rehabilitation project under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) agreement, at Basa Air Base in Pampanga, Philippines, March 20, 2023. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez 

Philippines Air Force Acting Commanding General Ramon Guiang, Assistant Secretary of the Office of American Affairs Jose Victor Chan-Gonzaga, Philippines defence chief Carlito Galvez Jr., U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall; U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson, and Philippines Military Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans and Programs Jeffrey Hechanova pose for a photo during the groundbreaking ceremony for an airstrip extension and rehabilitation project under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) agreement, at Basa Air Base in Pampanga, Philippines, March 20, 2023. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez 

Philippines Defence Chief Carlito Galvez Jr. delivers a message during the groundbreaking ceremony for an airstrip extension and rehabilitation project under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) agreement, at Basa Air Base in Pampanga, Philippines, March 20, 2023. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez 

Philippines defence chief Carlito Galvez Jr., U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall, and U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson pose for a photo during the groundbreaking ceremony for an airstrip extension and rehabilitation project under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) agreement, at Basa Air Base in Pampanga, Philippines, March 20, 2023. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez 

U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall delivers a message during the groundbreaking ceremony for an airstrip extension and rehabilitation project under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) agreement, at Basa Air Base in Pampanga, Philippines, March 20, 2023. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez 

U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall delivers a message during the groundbreaking ceremony for an airstrip extension and rehabilitation project under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) agreement, at Basa Air Base in Pampanga, Philippines, March 20, 2023. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez 

Philippines Defence Chief Carlito Galvez Jr. and U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall shake hands during the groundbreaking ceremony for an airstrip extension and rehabilitation project under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) agreement, at Basa Air Base in Pampanga, Philippines, March 20, 2023. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez 

Philippines defence chief Carlito Galvez Jr., U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall, and Philippine Air Force Acting Commanding General Ramon Guiang lower a time capsule to the ground during the groundbreaking ceremony for an airstrip extension and rehabilitation project under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) agreement, at Basa Air Base in Pampanga, Philippines, March 20, 2023. Ted Aljibe/POOL via REUTERS 

Philippines Defence Chief Carlito Galvez Jr. and U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall gesture before posing for a photo during the groundbreaking ceremony for an airstrip extension and rehabilitation project under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) agreement, at Basa Air Base in Pampanga, Philippines, March 20, 2023. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez 

Philippines defence chief Carlito Galvez Jr. and U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall shake hands during the groundbreaking ceremony for an airstrip extension and rehabilitation project under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) agreement, at Basa Air Base in Pampanga, Philippines, March 20, 2023. Ted Aljibe/POOL via REUTERS 

Philippines Defence Chief Carlito Galvez Jr. and U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall speak to the press after the groundbreaking ceremony for an airstrip extension and rehabilitation project under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) agreement, at Basa Air Base in Pampanga, Philippines, March 20, 2023. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez 

Philippines Defence Chief Carlito Galvez Jr. and U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall speak to the press after the groundbreaking ceremony for an airstrip extension and rehabilitation project under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) agreement, at Basa Air Base in Pampanga, Philippines, March 20, 2023. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez 

Philippines Defence Chief Carlito Galvez Jr. and U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall speak to the press after the groundbreaking ceremony for an airstrip extension and rehabilitation project under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) agreement, at Basa Air Base in Pampanga, Philippines, March 20, 2023. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez 

A pet owner tends to her dog before a charity race, in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines, March 18, 2023. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David 

Pet owners run with their dogs during a charity race, in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines, March 18, 2023. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY 

Pet owners run with their dogs during a charity race, in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines, March 18, 2023. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David 

Pet owners run with their dogs during a charity race, in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines, March 18, 2023. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David 

Pet owners walk with their dogs during a charity race, in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines, March 18, 2023. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David 

Pet owners run with their dogs during a charity race, in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines, March 18, 2023. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David 

A dog walks with its pet owner during a charity race, in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines, March 18, 2023. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David 

Pet owners tend to their dogs before a charity race, in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines, March 18, 2023. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David 

Pet owners run with their dogs during a charity race, in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines, March 18, 2023. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David 

A pet owner carries her dog during a charity race, in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines, March 18, 2023. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David 

A dog runs with its pet owner during a charity race, in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines, March 18, 2023. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David 

A pet owner carries his dog during a charity race, in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines, March 18, 2023. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David 

A pet owner carries his dog during a charity race, in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines, March 18, 2023. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David 

Guillaume Lucci, Prime Infrastructure President and Chief Executive Officer, poses for a picture at his office, in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines, March 15, 2023. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David 

Guillaume Lucci, Prime Infrastructure President and Chief Executive Officer, looks on during an interview with Reuters, in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines, March 15, 2023. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David 

Guillaume Lucci, Prime Infrastructure President and Chief Executive Officer, looks on during an interview with Reuters, in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines, March 15, 2023. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David 

Guillaume Lucci, Prime Infrastructure President and Chief Executive Officer, gestures as he speaks during an interview with Reuters, in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines, March 15, 2023. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David 

Filipino and American soldiers salute while the former's national anthem plays during the opening ceremonies of Salaknib, the annual bilateral exercise between Philippine and U.S. Army, at Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija province, Philippines, March 13, 2023. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David 

Philippine Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner and U.S. Army I Corps Commanding General Lt. Gen. Xavier Brunson pose for a photo with Filipino and American soldiers during the opening ceremonies of Salaknib, the annual bilateral exercise between Philippine and U.S. Army, at Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija province, Philippines, March 13, 2023. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David 

Philippine Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner and U.S. Army I Corps Commanding General Lt. Gen. Xavier Brunson pose for a photo during the opening ceremonies of Salaknib, the annual bilateral exercise between Philippine and U.S. Army, at Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija province, Philippines, March 13, 2023. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David 

Philippine Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner and U.S. Army I Corps Commanding General Lt. Gen. Xavier Brunson pose for a photo with Filipino and American soldiers during the opening ceremonies of Salaknib, the annual bilateral exercise between Philippine and U.S. Army, at Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija province, Philippines, March 13, 2023. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David 

I Corps commanding general Lt. Gen. Xavier Brunson speaks during the opening ceremonies of Salaknib, the annual bilateral exercise between Philippine and U.S. Army, at Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija province, Philippines, March 13, 2023. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David 

American soldiers salute as the national anthem plays during the opening ceremonies of Salaknib, the annual bilateral exercise between Philippine and U.S. Army, at Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija province, Philippines, March 13, 2023. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David 

I Corps commanding general Lt. Gen. Xavier Brunson speaks during the opening ceremonies of Salaknib, the annual bilateral exercise between Philippine and U.S. Army, at Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija province, Philippines, March 13, 2023. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David 

Philippine Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner speaks during the opening ceremonies of Salaknib, the annual bilateral exercise between Philippine and U.S. Army, at Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija province, Philippines, March 13, 2023. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David 

American soldiers salute as the national anthem plays during the opening ceremonies of Salaknib, the annual bilateral exercise between Philippine and U.S. Army, at Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija province, Philippines, March 13, 2023. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David 

Philippine Army Brig. Gen. Leodevic Guinid, Commanding General Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner, U.S. Army I Corps Commanding General Lt. Gen. Xavier Brunson, and Brig. Gen. Alvin Flores watch a cultural dance during the opening ceremonies of Salaknib, the annual bilateral exercise between Philippine and U.S. Army, at Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija province, Philippines, March 13, 2023. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David 

Philippine Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner and U.S. Army I Corps Commanding General Lt. Gen. Xavier Brunson pose for a photo with Filipino and American soldiers during the opening ceremonies of Salaknib, the annual bilateral exercise between Philippine and U.S. Army, at Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija province, Philippines, March 13, 2023. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David 

People covered with colored powder dance during Holi celebrations in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines, March 11, 2023. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David 

People covered with colored powder attend Holi celebrations in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines, March 11, 2023. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David