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Blinken, Austin detail new U.S. security commitments for Philippines
MANILA — The United States and the Philippines announced plans Tuesday to deepen defense cooperation, as authorities here seek to bolster their ability to resist pressure from an increasingly assertive Chinese military in the South China Sea. The agreement …