HIGHLIGHTS: VP Kamala Harris visits the Philippines

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

United States Vice President Kamala Harris is visiting the Philippines for the first time, as Washington seeks to shore up ties with its oldest ally in the region.

While in the country, Harris is expected to hold meetings with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte. In a first, Harris is also scheduled to visit Puerto Princesa, Palawan, as the US seeks to demonstrate its commitment to back the Philippines in the West Philippine Sea.

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Nov 23, 2022 4:31 PM PHT

Kalayaan acting mayor hopes dev’t devolve to local communities

Rappler.com

Kalayaan Acting Mayor Billy Alindogan says they are hopeful that any development that would result from US Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit would be felt at the local level.

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— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) November 23, 2022

Nov 22, 2022 10:40 PM PHT

[WATCH] Rappler Recap: Key takeaways from US Vice President Harris’ Philippine visit

Sofia Tomacruz

United States Vice President Kamala Harris caps off her Philippine visit with a stop in Palawan where she met with the local fishing community and the Philippine Coast Guard stationed there. Rappler reporter Sofia Tomacruz reports live from Puerto Princesa.

HIGHLIGHTS: VP Kamala Harris visits the Philippines

Nov 22, 2022 4:00 PM PHT

Harris departs Puerto Princesa

Reuters

US Vice President Kamala Harris departs Puerto Princesa en route to Yokota Air Base in Japan on Tuesday, November 22. 📸: Haiyun Jiang/Reuters https://t.co/QsUNFH6CA6 pic.twitter.com/ZZU3SqNfM3
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) November 22, 2022

Nov 22, 2022 3:30 PM PHT

Harris speaks to locals in Puerto Princesa

Rappler.com

US Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to locals at Tagburos village, a fishing community in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, on Tuesday, November 22. 📸: Eloisa Lopez/Reuters

Updates: https://t.co/QsUNFH6CA6 pic.twitter.com/o47CsgWryp
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) November 22, 2022

Nov 22, 2022 3:14 PM PHT

Harris: US stands with PH on maritime rights in West Philippine Sea

Bea Cupin

Harris: We must stand up for principles such as respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, unimpeded lawful commerce, the peaceful resolution of disputes, and the freedom of navigation and overflight in the South China Sea, and throughout the Indo-Pacific. | via @beacupin
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) November 22, 2022

Harris says US and international community has "profound stake in the future of this region."

Harris: America’s prosperity relies on the billions of dollars that flow through these waters every day. And we are proud to work with you in your mission. | via @beacupin
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) November 22, 2022

Harris says US will rally allies vs "unlawful and irresponsible behavior."

Yesterday, Harris affirmed commitment to MDT – they'd come to PH defense in the event of an attack in the South China Sea. | via @beacupin

More: https://t.co/uvVsDov4mf
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) November 22, 2022

Some people – including former president Rodrigo Duterte – have claimed that the ruling isn't binding. That's false. | via @beacupin

READ: https://t.co/ibuiN0cOfU
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) November 22, 2022

Nov 22, 2022 2:52 PM PHT

LIVE: US VP Kamala Harris meets with Philippine Coast Guard in Palawan

US Vice President Kamala Harris meets with the Philippine Coast Guard and delivers a speech onboard the BRP Teresa Magbanua, in Puerto Princesa, Palawan on Tuesday, November 22.

Nov 22, 2022 2:19 PM PHT

Harris boards BRP Teresa Magbanua

Sofia Tomacruz

NOW: US Vice President Kamala Harris boards the Philippine Coast Guard’s (PCG) BRP Teresa Magbanua, one of the agency’s two largest ships. The PCG is often referred to as the country’s first responders in the West Philippine Sea. | via @sofiatomacruz pic.twitter.com/k37dFTAifY
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) November 22, 2022

Nov 22, 2022 2:03 PM PHT

Harris underscored respect for human rights, press freedom in Marcos meeting