Ferdinand Marcos

Trump, Harris, and the Future of Alliance-Based Deterrence Against China

The US-Philippines alliance plays a crucial role in deterring Chinese aggression in the South China Sea, and the outcome of the upcoming American presidential election will significantly impact the future of this alliance.

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China, Philippines Agree to Presidential Hotline to Stop Maritime Clashes

China and the Philippines have agreed to establish a direct line of communication between their presidents to stop potential maritime clashes.

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China Coast Guard Becoming ‘More Aggressive’: Philippines

China's coast guard has become more aggressive towards Philippine vessels in the South China Sea and its water cannon attacks could threaten the lives of crew, a government spokesman in Manila warned.

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Marcos Rules Out Giving US Access to More Philippine Military Bases

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos said the United States would not be given access to more Philippine military bases.

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Philippines OKs $35B ‘Re-Horizon 3’ Military Modernization Plan

The Philippine government has approved a revised military modernization plan, which would see it spend up to $35 billion in 10 years.

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Clash Kills Philippine Soldier, Six Rebels Ahead of Talks

Six communist guerrillas and a soldier were killed in a clash, officials said, as the Philippine government prepared to restart peace talks to end one of the world's longest-running Maoist insurgencies.

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Japan, ASEAN to Boost Maritime Security Ties With Eye on China

Southeast Asian and Japanese leaders agreed to boost maritime security cooperation in the face of Beijing's growing assertiveness.

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Philippines Names Pro-Islamic State Militants in Catholic Mass Bombing

Philippine police named two Filipino members of a pro-Islamic State militant group as suspects in the deadly bombing of a Catholic mass.

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Philippines, Australia Launch Joint Air and Sea Patrols

Australia and the Philippines announced the start of joint air and sea patrols off the Southeast Asian nation.

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Philippines, Japan Could Soon Deploy Military Forces on Each Other’s Soil

The Philippine government said it will negotiate its planned Reciprocal Access Agreement with Japan amid rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific.

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