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US, Philippines vow joint defense ‘anywhere in the South China Sea’

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. made the rounds in Washington seeking to deepen the alliance amid concerns over Chinese aggression.

By Bryant Harris

5 months ago

China’s neighbors seek expanded partnerships with US to deter, defend

The Pentagon’s efforts to improve U.S. force posture in the Pacific have yielded a flurry of major agreements, with allies motivated by China's behavior.

7 months ago

Philippine president again delays abrogation of key security pact with US

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte suspended the abrogation of the Visiting Forces Agreement for another six months to allow both sides to address his concerns.

2 years ago

Philippines frets about war at sea for US

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said a 1951 treaty with the US needed to be re-examined to clear ambiguities that could cause chaos and confusion during a crisis

5 years ago

Tough words from the secretary of State about China

Pompeo: US to make sure China can't blockade South China Sea

5 years ago

After talks with North Korea flop, Pompeo flies to Philippines to discuss China

US worried over Chinese moves threatening navigation.

5 years ago