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US won’t abandon the Philippines in fighting China’s assertiveness at sea, Manila’s envoy says

The US plans to fund modernization of Philippine forces and maintain defense commitments amid rising China tensions, with 14,000 troops involved in recent joint exercises, officials said.

  • The U.S. has warned China that it must defend the Philippines if they face an armed attack.
  • Around 9,000 American and 5,000 Filipino personnel participated in large-scale military drills, including live-fire exercises against drone threats.
  • Philippine Ambassador to Washington, Jose Manuel Romualdez, expressed concerns about a potential U.S.-China rapprochement that might sideline the Philippines but affirmed the nation's commitment to defending its territorial interests.
  • The U.S. and the Philippines criticize China's assertiveness in the South China Sea, where Chinese forces have used water cannons and blocking maneuvers against Filipino forces at sea and in the air.
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The United States quietly strengthens their military presence in the Philippines to contain Beijing in the South China Sea

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US won't abandon the Philippines in fighting China's assertiveness at sea, Manila's envoy says

Manila’s envoy to Washington is expressing confidence that the United States will not abandon the Philippines as it defies Beijing’s assertiveness in the disputed South China Sea — even as Donald Trump and Xi Jinping seek more direct talks to resolve tariffs and trade issues.

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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
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