The United States will defend Manila in case of an armed attack in the South China Sea (West Philippine Sea), US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo said on Friday, as he warned that China’s island-building activities pose a threat to Philippine sovereignty.
ALLIES President Rodrigo Duterte (left) shakes hands with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo during their meeting at Villamor Airbase in Pasay City on Thursday. MALACAÑANG PHOTO