Irritating China: US increases military assistance to Philippines
The US is increasing its annual military assistance to the Philippines from $30 million to about $50 million,
and may provide an additional Hamilton-class cutter to help the island nation build a strong defense against China.
Philippines Foreign Minister Albert Del Rosario told reporters that the increased assistance would mark the highest level of aid provided by the US since troops returned to the Philippines 13 years ago. Since 2002, the US has provided its Asian ally with $312 million in military aid and equipment.
Irritating China: US increases military assistance to Philippines ? RT USA