The pivot appears to indicate Manila believes a robust partnership with Washington can help it stop China from trampling on its rights in the South China Sea, analysts said.
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Governors are split on the planned areas under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement that the United States will be allowed to use in their provinces.