ICYMI: The Philippines received support from the United States amid the swarming of Chinese vessels in the Philippine territory.
Several ships believed to be Chinese maritime militia were spotted by fishermen in Iroquois Reef in the West Philippine Sea in this photo taken in September. The military said an average of 25 vessels have been monitored there from September to December based on their patrols. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines received support from the United States amid the swarming of Chinese vessels in the Philippine territory.“The United States supports the Philippines’ continued calls upon the People’s Republic of China to respect the international law of the sea in the South China Sea, as reflected in the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, and its
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