Title:

 The Philippines says its ready for war if its troops are harmed in the disputed South China Sea

Author:

Neil Jerome Morales

Source:

Reuters

Date:

May 30, 2018

Description:

The Philippines is prepared to go to war if military personnel are harmed in disputed waters, a top security official said on Wednesday, firing back at criticism the government was going soft on China and allowing it to militarize the South China Sea.