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INQToday: US VP Harris reaffirms defense commitment to PH amid WPS tensions
US Vice President Kamala Harris reaffirmed the United States' commitment to defend the Philippines against China's provocations in the West Philippine Sea during a call with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Harris stressed the importance of standing with the Philippines in the face of Beijing's aggressions and upholding international rules and norms in the South China Sea.
She noted that the US defense commitment to the Philippines is enduring and vital.
Harris recalled her 2022 visit to Palawan, which highlighted the vulnerability present in the region.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. expressed optimism about strengthening Philippines-US relations during a phone call with outgoing US Vice President Kamala Harris.
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