MANILA, Philippines — Top diplomats of the Philippines and the United States discussed concerns over the massing of China’s “militia vessels” in the West Philippine Sea with Washington’s state secretary reaffirming his country’s defense obligation with its oldest military ally in Asia.
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. and U.S. State Secretary Antony Blinken talked over the phone as the Philippines marked its Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) on Friday.
“Substantive conversation today with my Philippine counterpart, [Sec. Teodoro Locsin Jr.], discussing our concerns with People’s Republic of China militia vessels in the South China Sea and our efforts to …
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