Philippines Says Chinese Vessels Have Spread in Disputed Waters China says the ships are fishing vessels while the Philippines claim they are carrying a 'maritime militia'
US Reaffirms Support for Philippines as South China Sea Tensions Rise The Philippines deployed its air force to fly over Chinese fishing vessels near a disputed reef
US Reaffirms Weapons Sales to Philippines as Duterte Deliberates on Troop Deal Washington is looking to extend the Visiting Forces Agreement, which allows US troops in the Philippines on a rotational basis
Philippines Wants More Than ‘Loose Change’ for US Troop Deal Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said last week that the US 'will have to pay' for troop deal
Philippines’ Duterte Tells US ‘You Have to Pay’ For Troop Deal The US and Philippines are negotiating the Visiting Forces Agreement, which allows US troops in the Philippines on a rotational basis
Philippines to Discuss Troop Deal With US Manila extended the Visiting Forces Agreement that allows US troops in the Philippines on a rotational basis
Blinken: US Stands With SE Asian Countries Against China The new administration reaffirmed the US-Philippines mutual defense treaty
US Provides Missiles to Philippines, Pledges Support in South China Sea O'Brien said any attack on Philippine aircraft or vessels in South China Sea would trigger mutual defense treaty
Philippines Extends Military Pact Allowing US Troops in the Country Manila eyes long-term defense treaty with US, citing tensions in the South China Sea
US Navy Fires Missiles in Philippine Sea Sending Message to Beijing US Seventh Fleet still conducting drills in South China Sea
