Discussions were continuing on the joint maritime patrols, which were announced in February. Read more at straitstimes.com.
MANILA - Joint patrols between the Philippines and the United States in the South China Sea may begin later this year, a top diplomat said on Monday, just days after Washington clarified its commitment to defend Manila from an attack at sea.
“An estimate would be no later than the third quarter of this year. We should have that in place,” he told CNN Philippines.
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