US treaty needs comprehensive review, says Philippines defence minister , SE Asia News & Top Stories – The Straits Times

WASHINGTON (REUTERS) – Philippine Defence Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said on Wednesday (Sept 8) there was a need for a comprehensive review of his country's alliance with the United States, complaining Manila got less from its relationship with Washington than non-treaty allies despite growing pressure from China. At an online event to mark the 70th anniversary of the countries' mutual defence treaty (MDT), Lorenzana said there was a need to "upgrade" and "update" the alliance and to make clear the "extent of American commitments." "Some questions being asked in Manila are, do we still need the MDT? Should we amend it?"…