During her visit, Harris participated in a roundtable discussion with community leaders and representatives of civil society organizations to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the region, including climate change, economic development, and security. The Vice President emphasized the importance of working together to address these issues, highlighting the strong partnership between the US and the Philippines.
Harris also met with members of the Philippine Coast Guard and visited the agency’s headquarters in Puerto Princesa. She praised the Coast Guard’s efforts to promote maritime safety and security in the region, and pledged continued US support for their work.
In addition to her engagements with the local community and the Coast Guard, Harris also visited the Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center, where she learned about the center’s efforts to protect endangered species and promote conservation.
Harris’ visit to Palawan is part of her broader effort to strengthen US partnerships in the region and promote shared prosperity and security. Her visit comes at a time of heightened tensions in the South China Sea, where China’s aggressive territorial claims have raised concerns among neighboring countries, including the Philippines. The US has been a longstanding ally of the Philippines and has pledged to support the country’s efforts to protect its territorial integrity and sovereignty.
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