China, not the Philippines, should stop its “provocations and infringements” in the West Philippine Sea, according to Philippine Coast Guard Commodore Jay Tarriela in response to Beijing’s putting the blame on Filipinos for confrontations at sea.

MANILA: United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Tuesday (Nov 19) the US alliance with the Philippines would transcend changes in administrations, as he reiterated his support for the Southeast Asian nation. The Philippines will remain an important country for the United States for many years,