A resolution recognizing the United States-Philippines alliance on the 80th anniversary of diplomatic relations, the 75th anniversary of the Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States of America and the Republic of the Philippines, and the 10th anniversary of the landmark arbitral award upholding Manila's sovereignty against escalating aggression and lawfare by the People's Republic of China in the South China Sea.

This Senate resolution recognizes the United States-Philippines alliance and marks anniversaries of diplomatic relations and the Mutual Defense Treaty. It also expresses support for the alliance, the Philippines, and closer security cooperation, and it condemns China’s actions and claims in the Sout