Harris Affirms ‘Unwavering’ US Defense Commitment to Philippines

Harris Affirms ‘Unwavering’ US Defense Commitment to Philippines
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris (R) shakes hands with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the Malacanang presidential palace in Manila, Philippines, on Nov. 21, 2022 Eloisa Lopez/Pool Photo via AP
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MANILA—Washington will defend its oldest treaty ally, the Philippines, if it comes under attack in the South China Sea, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris pledged on Monday, reaffirming America’s “unwavering” commitment to the former colony.

Her comments followed a meeting with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who welcomed Harris for the first time at the Philippine presidential palace.