U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton held bilateral meetings with Philippines President Benigno Aquino in Manila Wednesday.<br/> Clinton is in the region to discuss expanded relations between the two countries.<br/> Part of Clinton's trip was also dedicated to renewing a Cold War era military treaty.<br/> During a ceremony onboard the USS Fitzgerald, Clinton reaffirmed the U.S.'s commitment to the Mutual Defence Treaty, which states both nations would support the other if attacked by an external party.<br/> (SOUNDBITE) (English) UNITED STATES SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY CLINTON SAYING:<br/> "We are seeking to broaden and strengthen our partnership beyond defence. The Manila Declaration that we have just signed sets forth a shared vision for strategic, political, economic and people to people cooperation."<br/> Not everyone was happy with the Secretary's visit... for the second day, demonstrators rallied against the treaty saying it unfairly benefits the U.S. over the Philppines.<br/> Secretary Clinton and President Aquino will hold a news conference later in the day.<br/> Julie Noce, Reuters
