Ambassador to the United States: No matter who is elected President of the United Stat

(Manila News) The Philippine Ambassador to the United States Romoldez said that no matter who won the US presidential election, the defense treaty between the United States and the Philippines will remain unchanged.

Romerdez Monday (November 4) said in an interview with Radyo DZBB, "American defense agencies in the United States hope that the cooperation between the two countries will continue."

Romerdez pointed out that several US leadership changes, key defense agreements have been effective, and the United States' support for these agreements is cross -party."A free India -Pacific region meets the interests of the United States, especially in terms of freedom of navigation in the South China Sea. To more or less, the interests of the United States are consistent with our interests, that is, to maintain the freedom of the region and ensure that territorial sovereignty is obtained.Respect. Romerdez said that if Harris was elected, the current national defense and diplomatic relations of the United States and Philippines will continue.But he does not think that if Trump is elected, the US support for the Philippines will decrease."As far as national defense relations are concerned, the two countries are consistent. The Trump administration has used 'iron -like commitments' to describe the relationship between the two countries (defense)."

Since last year, China and the Philippines have conflicts many times in the South China Sea.The United States has always supported the Philippines and condemned the aggression of Chinese ships.

The Philippines claims to China

The Chief of Staff of the Philippine Armed Forces, Blauna, also called on China to pay a compensation of 60 million peso (about S $ 1.36 million) for the maritime conflict in June.He said this would be used to compensate equipment such as ships and rifles captured by the Chinese army."We will continue to ask for compensation. This is our right. They are the culprits. They stole our equipment and they should return it."

On June 17, the Philippine vessels who performed rotation and supply mission to the Madele Mountains who were sitting on the beach of the Ayunjin Reef (known as Renai Reef) in the beach collided in the South China Sea, causing eight Philippine PhilippinesThe soldiers were injured, and one of the soldiers' fingers were cut off, and the Philippine military equipment was destroyed and confiscated.

Brauna said the military has officially made claims through diplomatic channels, but Beijing has not responded."We have sent a letter to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and let them incorporate this into the claim. This compensation does not even include the losses suffered by the naval personnel who lost their fingers."