PH thanks US for support amid China tensions
The Philippines thanked the United States on Tuesday for its support amid tensions with China over 200 Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed solidarity with the Philippines, stating that Washington stands by its ally and will defend the rules-based international order.
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana assured the public that the government is addressing the situation and is prepared to defend national sovereignty.
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