(UPDATE) WASHINGTON: United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin 3rd assured President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the US military's support in dealing with China's aggressive actions in the South China Sea.

Austin made the commitment during Marcos' visit to the Pentagon on Wednesday.

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