China reported driving away Philippine vessels and conducted air and navy patrols in the South China Sea. The US and Japan joined the Philippines in joint exercises emphasizing freedom of navigation.
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The armed forces said the joint drills show the Philippines' commitment to ensuring freedom of navigation and overflight in the West Philippine Sea.