Blinken, 'armoured US commitments to defend the Philippines' - Breaking news. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, engaged in Manila in a joint press conference with his Philippine counterpart Enrique Manalo.
"That's why we stand with the Philippines and maintain our strong defense commitments, including under the Mutual Defense Treaty," Blinken added. Reproduction reserved © Copyright ANSA. All rights reserved. The United States remains committed to defending the Philippines from armed attacks in the South China Sea.