The sky was clear, the hum of the aircraft steady as a Philippine patrol plane cut through the clouds over the South China Sea. Below, the vast expanse of blue stretched endlessly, beautiful, but contested. Then, suddenly, a sharp voice crackled over the radio: “Unidentified aircraft, you are entering Chinese airspace. Leave immediately, or we…
It all started with a grand vision, China, the ancient Middle Kingdom, rising once again to reclaim its place as the world’s economic powerhouse. But instead of conquering lands with armies, it wielded something far more powerful: money. With the launch of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2013, Beijing promised to build roads,…
In the pre-dawn haze of the Java Sea, the silhouette of a warship cut through the mist, its radar scanning the horizon as part of a multinational naval drill. Aboard, officers from across Southeast Asia watched intently, each measuring their fleet’s strength against their neighbors’. In 2025, the question of which nation commands the strongest…
It was a routine patrol, until it wasn’t. In October 2023, a Philippine supply boat making a routine resupply run to its outpost in the South China Sea found itself in a high-stakes standoff. A towering Chinese coast guard ship cut across its path, forcing the smaller Philippine vessel into dangerous waters. A deafening warning…
From Humiliation to Power: The Rise of China’s Military Might: In 1839, a fleet of British warships arrived off the coast of China, unleashing a devastating conflict that would mark the beginning of the nation’s “Century of Humiliation.” Over the next hundred years, foreign powers carved up Chinese territory, and its military, once the pride…
The United Kingdom and the Philippines have taken a major step toward strengthening their bilateral relations, signing a landmark joint framework agreement that hightlights deeper cooperation in defense, regional security, economic development, and climate action. The agreement, announced during the visit of British Foreign Minister David Lammy to Manila, signals the UK’s growing commitment to…
Manila, Philippines – In a historic and dramatic turn of events, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been extradited to the Netherlands to face charges of crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court (ICC) over his controversial and deadly “war on drugs.” Duterte, 79, was arrested on Tuesday at Manila’s main airport before being…
In early 1942, on the rugged slopes of the Bataan peninsula, Filipino and American soldiers waged a desperate, months-long battle against a relentless Japanese onslaught. Amid shortages and overwhelming odds, these defenders held their ground with gritty determination, carving out a legacy of valor even as the battle took its devastating toll. Their stand at…
Manila, Philippines – Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested Tuesday upon arrival at Manila’s international airport, following an official request from the International Criminal Court (ICC). The 79-year-old faces charges of crimes against humanity over his controversial war on drugs, which human rights groups claim led to the deaths of tens of thousands of…
In the grand tapestry of international relations, certain moments serve as pivotal threads that can alter the entire design. A recent scene in the Oval Office: President Donald Trump, known for his unorthodox approach, engages in a heated exchange with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The meeting, intended to solidify support against Russian aggression, unravels dramatically,…
