The Biden administration reiterated its unwavering support for the Philippines' defense in the face of escalating Chinese provocations in the South China Sea. Following a trilateral summit involving the US, Japan, and the Philippines, officials from both countries met to discuss strategic and military matters.
The US Secretary of State, Defense Secretary, and national security adviser hosted their Philippine counterparts at the State Department, emphasizing the shared commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific, including the South China Sea. They reaffirmed the ironclad defense commitments under the Mutual Defense Treaty.
