STRONGER TIES. US MARFORPAC deputy commander, Brig. Gen. Joseph Clearfield (left) meets with Philippine Navy chief, Vice Adm. Adeluis Bordado (right) in a courtesy call at the Philippine Navy headquarters in Manila on Thursday (April 7, 2022). Clearfield said they want to hold more exercises with the Armed Forces of the Philippines aimed at enhancing the capabilities of both militaries in littoral combat operations. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Navy) MANILA - The US Marine Corps Forces Pacific (MARFORPAC) has expressed its interest to conduct exercises with the Armed Forces of the Philippines...