Australia vows presence in WPS

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Presidential Communications Office Photo VISITING Australian Foreign Minister and Sen. Penny Wong said her country is committed to continuing its presence in the West Philippine Sea and South China Sea to maintain peace and stability in the region. Wong stressed the commitment on Thursday in a joint press conference with Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo. Asked if Australia will conduct joint maritime patrols with the Philippines and the United States, Wong replied: "We are open to cooperating with all our partners to exercise freedom of navigation and overflight. And the Philippines is a long-standing important security partner for us." She...