a source of meth expertise—it is also the biggest source of the meth and of the precursor chemicals used to produce the synthetic drug that are being smuggled into the Philippines, according to local drug enforcement officials. It’s safe to say that the majority of the meth we have comes from China, said Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency spokesman Derrick Carreon. . 3. Policy statements It is the policy of the United States— (1) to reaffirm its commitment and support for the Philippines, including the longstanding United States policy regarding Article V of the United States-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty, signed at Washington August 30, 1951 (3 UST 3947)