Philippines to Upgrade South China Sea Outposts, Military Chief Says
Desalination machines and communications upgrades are slated for the nine features that Manila occupies in the contested waterway.
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Desalination machines and communications upgrades are slated for the nine features that Manila occupies in the contested waterway.
Both sides have committed to renewed talks, but the road to a genuine peace will likely be a long one.
Despite favorable comparisons to its predecessor, the Marcos administration’s security policy can only be measured against its own benchmark going forward.
The aims of last month’s ASEAN naval exercise dovetail well with Manila’s determination to play a more proactive regional security role.
Defence and diplomatic constraints will influence Marcos Jr's independent foreign policy for the Philippines, writes Christian Vicedo.