The United States (US) on Monday reaffirmed its sworn defense treaty with the Philippines, standing in support of Filipinos following China’s incursion in the West Philippine Sea. The US Department of State issued the statement after a Chinese maritime militia on Sunday rammed Philippine navy boats en route for a resupply mission to troops stationed on Ayungin Shoal. In a statement, the US called China’s actions “dangerous and unlawful.”

Abarca, C. (2023, October 24). US stands in support of PH vs China incursion in WPS. Panay News, pp. 11, 15.