There are questions, however, about how much assistance the US can provide to the Philippines as it’s focused on the Middle East.
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Putting China’s Recent Sabina Shoal Actions in Proper Perspective
Informed observers currently believe the true aim of Beijing is to continue building artificial islands to legitimize its Ten-Dash Line claim and cement its dominance.
The Military Superiority of the Jewish State Amidst the Argument for Restraint
Besides what some religious would cite as Israel’s God-ordained right to be in the Promised Land, what has allowed Israel to survive its neighbors all these years?
Chinese fighters harass Philippine surveillance flight
In a statement, General Romeo Brawner Jr. the Armed Forces chief of staff, denounced China’s actions, saying it put the lives of the air force pilots in danger.
PH needs to build a credible air power
The incident at Bajo de Masinloc showed China’s air superiority and ability to enforce an air identification zone in the South China Sea.
Shadow boxing
The situation in the contested waters is akin to a never-ending bout of shadowboxing, with both sides constantly gearing up for a potential showdown in this crucial waterway.
Philippines, Germany reject China’s expansionism in the region
In a joint statement, Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and Germany’s Defense Minister Boris Pistorius condemned China’s aggressive behavior in the West Philippine Sea.
Philippines, Germany expand defense cooperation
The Philippines is also looking at Germany as a potential source of equipment in its ambitious modernization program, Teodoro said.
US elections upended as a “sleepy race” gives way to mad dash to elections
The coming Harris-Trump face-off has inspired musings of a “prosecutor vs felon” contest as well as a slew of social media memes that underline their nearly 20-year age difference, the “Silent Generation” vs Gen X and Millennials.
NEWS DIGEST | July 31, 2024
July 31, 2024 | NEWS DIGEST By API Desk | Date 07-31-2024 Teodoro: CADC consistent with Marcos’ dircective on WPS Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said the defense department’s Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept (CADC) was consistent with President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr’s directive on the West Philippine Sea. The CADC aims to broaden the strategic… Continue reading NEWS DIGEST | July 31, 2024