ASEAN and Quad defense chiefs give the Philippines a 'diplomatic test'

South China Sea tensions, Middle East conflict loom over 2-day gathering ASEAN and key partner defense chiefs are expected to discuss issues including South China Sea tensions and potential spillover from the Middle East conflict during their meeting in Cebu, Philippines, on Oct. 28-29. © Reuters CEBU, Philippines -- Defense chiefs from ASEAN member countries and key partners kicked off two days of talks on Wednesday, with the presence of top U.S., Indian, Japanese and Australian officials drawing attention to another political bloc.