Honoring the 25th anniversary of the partnership between Guam and the Republic of the Philippines under the State Partnership Program.

This resolution commemorates the 25th anniversary of the enduring partnership between the Guam National Guard and the Armed Forces of the Philippines under the State Partnership Program . Established on February 18, 2000, this program aims to foster regional friendship, strengthen mutual understanding, and promote regional security across the Indo-Pacific, building upon long-standing diplomatic relations between the United States and the Philippines. Over the past quarter-century, the partnership has involved extensive collaboration, including joint training exercises in disaster risk management, emergency response, and critical infrastructure projects. These activities enhance the readiness of both forces, strengthen the United States military presence in the Philippines, and bolster its territorial defense and humanitarian operations, serving as a deterrent against increasing aggression in the South China Sea. The House of Representatives resolves to recognize this beneficial relationship, express appreciation for the Armed Forces of the Philippines' commitment, and affirm continued support for the existing State Partnership Program. It commends the Philippines for its increased cooperation in regional security and emphasizes the strengths of defense cooperation, capability development, and the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty.