Philippines’ Duterte Says He Would Send Navy to Assert South China Sea Claims A diplomatic row between Manila and Beijing has led the US to reaffirm its commitment to defending the Philippines in the disputed waters
Beijing Says the Philippines Is ‘Hyping’ the Presence of Chinese Vessels Near Whitson Reef Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte called for a 'peaceful' solution to the issue in the South China Sea, toning down the rhetoric coming out of Manila
US Sails Warships into South China Sea as Philippine-China Tensions Rise The Philippines accused China of sending a 'maritime militia' near a disputed reef, but Beijing says the ships are fishing vessels
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
