Events in the South China Sea this year illustrate once again the urgent need for the Philippines to shift its focus from internal security to maritime defense. The U.S.–Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty, the Visiting Forces Agreement, deeply embedded consultation mechanisms, and a century of friendship, cooperation, and mutual sacrifice provide the framework for the U.S. to assist its ally. Close U.S.–Philippine maritime partnership is in both nations’ interests.
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah. - BB
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Borneo Bulletin/ANN): Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah said the Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) should constantly be receptive and responsive to current developments, such as making use of cyber technology, while also mitigating its threats to security.
In a titah to mark the 60th anniversary of the RBAF during the RBAF 60th Anniversary Grand Parade at the Taman Sir Muda Haji Omar Ali Saifuddien in the capital on Monday (May 31), the Sultan said, “As an armed forces with a low number of personnel, the RBAF should utilise technological applications as part of the measures to enhance its capabilities.”
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