South China Sea covered by PH-U.S. Mutual Defense Treaty – Pompeo

The United States on Friday, March 1, assured the Philippines that it will come to its aid if Philippine vessels or forces are attacked in the South China Sea, as provided under their 68-year-old Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT). Full story: http://www.rappler.com/nation/224668-pompeo-says-south-china-sea-covered-philippines-us-mutual-defense-treaty