March 19 (UPI) --Secretary of State Antony Blinken assured Philippines officials of U.S. support and its strong ties and the island nation continues to feel pressure from China.

MANILA, the Philippines — Secretary of State Antony Blinken hailed on Tuesday a recent strengthening of defense ties with the Philippines as “extraordinary,” saying they would only grow ...

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken departs the Philippines en route to Saudi Arabia, at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines, Wednesday, March 20, 2024.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday reiterated the United States’ “ironclad commitment” to defend the Philippines as rising tensions with China in the South China Sea raise fears of ...

Secretary of State Antony Blinken assured the Philippines on Saturday that the United States would come to its defence if attacked in the South China Sea, seeking to allay concerns about the ...

Secretary of State Antony Blinken will use a visit to Manila to stress the US security commitment to the Philippines and emphasize freedom of navigation in the South China Sea at a time when China ...

MANILA, Philippines — Secretary of State Antony Blinken underscored Washington’s “ironclad commitment” Tuesday to help defend the Philippines in case of an armed attack against its forces ...

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, left, and Philippines’ Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo shake hands during a joint press conference at the Sofitel Hotel in Manila, Philippines ...