MANILA, Philippines — The United States condemned China's 'irresponsible' actions to deny the Philippines from lawfully delivering humanitarian supplies to Filipino troops stationed at the beached BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea.
MANILA, Philippines — The United States condemned China 's 'irresponsible' actions to deny the Philippines from lawfully delivering humanitarian supplies to Filipino troops stationed at the beached BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea.
He said Washington reaffirms that Article IV of the 1951 US-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty 'extends to armed attacks on Philippine armed forces, public vessels, or aircraft – including those of its Coast Guard – anywhere in the South China Sea.
Warns China Of Defense Treaty With PH Over Latest 'Irresponsible' Act In SCS
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