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US will back Philippines if it's attacked in South China Sea: Harris

US will back Philippines if it's attacked in South China Sea: Harris

In such an event, Washington would invoke a 71-year-old mutual defense pact, American vice president says.

Xi steals the limelight at APEC, showcasing China’s regional clout

Xi steals the limelight at APEC, showcasing China’s regional clout

Biden’s absence provides an opportunity for Xi to push back on U.S. influence in the Indo-Pacific.

Marcos, Xi discuss maritime disputes during first face-to-face meeting

Marcos, Xi discuss maritime disputes during first face-to-face meeting

The two presidents held talks on the sidelines of the APEC leaders’ meeting in Bangkok.

China-funded bridge project could harm Paradise Reef, environmentalists warn

China-funded bridge project could harm Paradise Reef, environmentalists warn

The project linking Davao city, Samal island could be moved from the coral reef, they say.

US to supply Thailand, Philippines with modular nuclear reactors

While in Southeast Asia, Vice President Kamala Harris met with leaders to launch clean energy efforts.

China-funded bridge project could harm Paradise Reef, environmentalists warn

China-funded bridge project could harm Paradise Reef, environmentalists warn

The project linking Davao city, Samal island could be moved from the coral reef, they say.

Relatives, friends, and supporters of Kian Loyd delos Santos hold placards in his memory on the first anniversary of the Filipino teenager’s killing in Caloocan City, Metro Manila, Aug. 15, 2018.

Police officer convicted of torturing 2 teens in Duterte’s drug war

2022-11-23

Jeffrey Perez also was found guilty of planting evidence on the teenagers who were found dead in 2017.

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris lays flowers at a memorial for American prisoners of war who died during World War II, in Puerto Princesa, the capital of Palawan island, a frontier in the Philippines’ territorial dispute with China, Nov. 22, 2022.

In historic visit, Harris reiterates US support for Philippines in sea dispute

2022-11-22

On Palawan island, the American vice president has strong words about China’s activities in South China Sea.

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