US open to joint patrols in South China Sea with Philippines: envoy

US open to joint patrols in South China Sea with Philippines: envoy Manila (AFP) Feb 3, 2016 - The United States will consider joint patrols with the Philippines in the South China Sea as part of efforts to ensure freedom of navigation in waters claimed by China, the US ambassador said Wednesday. Washington angered Beijing in recent months by sending US warships and warplanes on patrols near artificial islands built by Beijing to bolster its claim to most of the Sea. The Philippin ... morhttp://www.spacewar.com/reports/US_open_to_joint_patrols_in_South_China_Sea_with_Philippines_envoy_999.html