THE United States is obliged to help a Philippines that is under attack in its own territory or in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea), Manila said on Wednesday as it fended off criticisms of a newly signed security deal with Washington.

President Barack Obama on Tuesday declared that the US will defend the Philippines if its long-standing ally in Asia is targeted by external enemies.

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