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Biden pledges to defend Philippines from any attack in South China Sea

US president describes defence commitment to the Philippines and Japan as ‘ironclad’ as Beijing accuses Manila of violating Chinese sovereignty

The Guardian - AU · Apr 12, 2024

Biden Hosts First Philippines-Japan Summit As China Looms

US President Joe Biden holds the first ever summit with the leaders of Japan and the Philippines Thursday to show support for Manila against China's growing assertiveness in the disputed South China Sea.

International Business Times · Apr 11, 2024

First US-Japan-Philippines Summit To Boost Defence Ties

The leaders of Japan and the Philippines head to Washington this week for a first trilateral summit aimed at boosting defence ties, hot on the heels of four-way military drills in the South China Sea that riled Beijing.

International Business Times · Apr 8, 2024

Blinken Says US Stands By 'Ironclad' Commitments To Defend Philippines

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday that the United States stands by its "ironclad" commitments to defend longtime ally the Philippines against armed attack in the South China Sea.

International Business Times · Mar 19, 2024

Philippine Coast Guard Says Ship Damaged In Collision With Chinese Vessel

The Philippine Coast Guard said one of its ships was damaged Tuesday in a collision with a China Coast Guard vessel during a resupply mission to Filipino troops on a remote outpost in the South China Sea.

International Business Times · Mar 5, 2024

Australia gives $42m to ASEAN countries for ‘free, open’ South China Sea

Funds come after Philippine president told Australian Parliament he would ‘not yield’ ‘square inch’ in South China Sea.

Al Jazeera · Mar 4, 2024

Greens senator censured over Philippines protest

Greens senator Janet Rice has been handed a rare parliamentary rebuke for her protest against an address to parliament by the Philippines president.

AAP · Feb 29, 2024

Marcos Says Philippines On 'Frontline' Of Maritime Disputes, 'Will Not Yield'

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos told Australia's parliament his country was on the "frontline" of a battle for regional peace Thursday, pledging resolve as he sought support in maritime disputes with China.

International Business Times · Feb 29, 2024

Philippine Protesters Say 'Never Again' On Anniversary Of Anti-Marcos Uprising

Hundreds of Filipino protesters marched through Manila on Sunday, marking the anniversary of the uprising that ousted Ferdinand Marcos, while vowing to prevent his son from repeating the dictatorship.

International Business Times · Feb 25, 2024

Marcos-Duterte Spat: A Real-Life Philippine 'Game Of Thrones' Threatening National Divide

Both politicians are "strong nationalists," but Marcos Jr. has a "much better idea" on managing US relations: Hudson Institute's Patrick Cronin

International Business Times · Feb 20, 2024