Open this photo in gallery: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., right, rides beside Philippine Military Chief Romeo Brawner Jr., as he reviews troops during the 89th anniversary of the Armed Forces of the Philippines at military headquarters Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City, Philippines on Dec. 20, 2024.Aaron Favila/The Associated Press Canada and the Philippines are in the final stages of negotiating a key defense pact that would allow their forces to hold larger military drills, said the Canadian ambassador to Manila while raising concerns over China’s “provocative and unlawful actions” in the region. Canada has been reinforcing its military presence...