China Expands Military Footprint in the South China Sea
China Expands Military Footprint in the South China Sea with Nuclear-Capable Bases Amid Rising Regional Tensions What if the next major global crisis doesn’t begin with a missile launch but…
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Why the Philippines Is Investing Heavily in Defense?
Why the Philippines Is Investing Heavily in Defense: A Strategic Imperative in a Changing Indo-Pacific For decades, the Philippines was not seen as a military heavyweight. It wasn’t trying to…
EDCA Is Not a U.S. Base: Manila’s Strategic Recalibration Amid Middle East Tensions
EDCA Is Not a U.S. Base: Manila’s Strategic Recalibration Amid Middle East Tensions Last week, as headlines screamed about possible escalation between Iran and Israel, a different kind of panic…
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Philippines–US–Japan Military Drills Over the Bashi Channel (Feb 2026)
Philippines–US–Japan Military Drills Over the Bashi Channel (Feb 2026) The morning fog over Batanes hung thick, curling around the jagged cliffs like it was hiding something. Something big. I was…
Does Indonesia Also Have a Stake in Sabah?
Does Indonesia Also Have a Stake in Sabah? Last week, when headlines once again mentioned “heightened patrols near Sabah” and quiet diplomatic conversations in Kuala Lumpur, something struck me. Not…
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Catholic Church to Open a Mission on a South China Sea Island Claimed by the Philippines and China
Catholic Church to Open a Mission on a South China Sea Island Claimed by the Philippines and China “We bring no weapons. We bring the Gospel.” That quiet line, shared…
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Philippines Strengthens Grip in South China Sea with Pag-asa Runway Upgrade
Philippines Strengthens Grip in South China Sea with Pag-asa Runway Upgrade “The runway is complete.” That was the quiet line coming out of Manila this week, almost understated, almost routine.…
Philippine Senator Urges Stronger Defense Against China on Pag-asa Island
Philippine Senator Urges Stronger Defense Against China on Pag-asa Island She stood on a small wind-beaten island in the middle of contested waters and said it plainly: “We must assert…
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AFP Commissions Two New Naval Vessels Amid Maritime Security Push
AFP Commissions Two New Naval Vessels Amid Maritime Security Push The latest news out of Subic didn’t come with fireworks or fighter jet flyovers. It came with something quieter and…
Philippines Eyes Port and Airstrip Expansion in West Philippine Sea Kalayaan Island Group
Philippines Eyes Port and Airstrip Expansion in West Philippine Sea Kalayaan Island Group “We are not retreating from the West Philippine Sea. We are reinforcing our presence.” That line from…