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Title:
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US commitment to defend Philippines in sea dispute uncertain
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Author:
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Ian Nicolas Cigaral
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Source:
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The Philippine Star
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Date:
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June 2, 2018
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Description:
- MANILA, Philippines — US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on Saturday maintained that Washington “stands by its allies,” although he remained muted on whether the US' treaty obligation to the Philippines covers Manila-occupied reefs and Filipino vessels in the contested South China Sea.
