Observers welcome Rubio’s statements that they say indicate continuity in US policy and ‘more robust support’ for Manila in South China Sea row.

Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio have affirmed the strength of their respective countries’ alliance and the United States’ “ironclad commitment” to the Philippines.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticised China’s ‘dangerous’ actions towards the Philippines in the South China Sea.

MARCO Rubio, the new US Secretary of State, has assured Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo that the Trump administration will continue to be committed to the treaty that requires the US to help the Philippines in case it is attacked by a foreign aggressor.

As the United States transitions to a new administration under President Donald Trump, the US-Philippines alliance remains “ironclad.” Philippine

Japan and the Philippines plan to convey to President-elect Donald Trump the urgent need for the U.S. to remain committed to upholding the rule of law in an Asian region where China's actions are causing concerns.

The foreign ministers of the Philippines and Japan have voiced their concern over the security issues in the East and South China Seas. During their meeting, Philippine Foreign Minister Enrique Manalo highlighted the dynamic and resilient relationship between the two countries amid the changing geopolitical situation.

The regional bloc ASEAN and China should make headway on a protracted code of conduct for the South China Sea by tackling thorny "milestone issues", including its scope and if it can be legally binding,

House Speaker Martin Romualdez on Friday welcomed the assurance from the newly appointed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio that the Trump administration will continue to uphold its “ironclad” commitment to the Philippines.

Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio have affirmed the strength of the Philippines-US alliance during a conversation Wednesday night. In a statement, Manalo said he and Rubio discussed the "importance of the alliance for the prosperity

Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez has reaffirmed the Philippines’ unwavering stance on territorial integrity as he highlighted President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s firm policy on safeguarding Philippine sovereignty.