The Philippines’ ambitious plan to play catch up with its Southeast Asian peers in terms of military equipment appears to be a pipe dream.
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SOUTHEAST ASIA ROUNDUP | February 19, 2024
February 19, 2024 | SOUTHEAST ASIA ROUNDUP By API Desk | Date 02-17-2024 Indonesian defense minister set to win presidential elections Indonesia’s defense minister is on track to win more than 50 percent of the votes in the Indonesian elections, succeeding the popular two-term president Joko Widodo. Academics, journalists, and civil… Continue reading SOUTHEAST ASIA ROUNDUP | February 19, 2024
How to become a ‘Middle Power’ state
The Philippines is rushing to become a middle power, joining other states in the Indo-Pacific region and earning a degree of respectability.
NEWS DIGEST | February 19, 2024
February 19, 2024 | NEWS DIGEST By API Desk | Date 02-17-2024 Philippines, Vietnam set up hotline to discuss maritime issues A hotline will be set up between Philippine and Vietnamese Coast Guards to resolve potential disputes in the contested waters in the South China Sea, as part of an agreement signed between… Continue reading NEWS DIGEST | February 19, 2024
Washington’s Trump chaos clouds security package for beleaguered allies
It’s another illustration of how American domestic political intramurals are affecting American security interests in an increasingly dangerous world.
P1.9 Trillion Military modernization focuses on area denial and maritime domain awareness
The Philippines has been playing catch up with major Southeast Asia countries to modernize its military.
SOUTHEAST ASIA ROUNDUP | February 12, 2024
February 12, 2024 | SOUTHEAST ASIA ROUNDUP By API Desk | Date 02-12-2024 Indonesia gears up for general elections Hundreds of thousands of Indonesians gathered in the capital Jakarta to support three presidential candidates on the final day of campaigning ahead of February 14 balloting. About 205 million Indonesians are eligible to vote… Continue reading SOUTHEAST ASIA ROUNDUP | February 12, 2024
NEWS DIGEST | February 12, 2024
February 12, 2024 | NEWS DIGEST By API Desk | Date 02-12-2024 Philippines plans defense post in Germany The Philippines plans to assign a resident defense and armed forces attache to Berlin to broaden and deepen security relations with Germany. This was announced by Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro during a courtesy call meeting… Continue reading NEWS DIGEST | February 12, 2024
PRESS RELEASE | STATEMENT OF NSA SECRETARY EDUARDO M. AÑO ON BAJO DE MASINLOC
China’s repeated sovereignty claims over Bajo de Masinloc have no basis in international law or fact.
International law is clear.
PRESS RELEASE | Statement of the National Security Adviser Secretary Eduardo M. Año on Mindanao secession
Any attempt to secede any
part of the Philippines will be met by the government with resolute force, as it remains steadfast in securing the sovereignty and integrity of the national territory.