Two nations. One land. And a question that refuses to die, was Sabah merely leased… or permanently surrendered? For more than a century, that single question has haunted Southeast Asia, fueling one of its most sensitive and explosive territorial disputes. Today, the guns are silent, but the legal battles rage on. Heirs of the once-powerful…
What happens when unmanned warships become the front line of a global showdown? In the treacherous tides of the South China Sea, the sparks of superpower rivalry are already flying, and the Philippines is fast becoming the launchpad for a 21st-century arms race. The Indo-Pacific is no longer just a geopolitical buzzword. It’s the arena…
A Paradise in Peril Nestled in the heart of the Philippines lies the Verde Island Passage — often hailed as one of the most biodiverse marine ecosystems on the planet. This ecological jewel is home to sprawling coral reefs, over 2,000 species of reef fish, and countless coastal communities who have fished its waters for…
Water cannons today, missiles tomorrow? When Chinese coast guard ships blasted Philippine vessels with water cannons near the Second Thomas Shoal, it wasn’t just a clash over coral reefs, it was a warning shot in a high-stakes game of power. Now, the United States is answering. In a bold move that’s rattling Beijing and reshaping…
Philippines Weighs Acquisition of U.S.-Made Typhon Missile System Amid Rising Regional Tensions MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government is actively considering the acquisition of the U.S.-developed Typhon missile system, a highly advanced, mobile, land-based platform capable of launching intermediate-range precision-guided missiles—including the long-range Tomahawk cruise missile—as part of its ongoing defense modernization efforts. According to…
Philippines Defense Chief Slams China’s Behavior in the South China In a bold signal that the Philippines is doubling down on its tough stance against Beijing, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has retained Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. amid a sweeping Cabinet revamp. Known as one of the most vocal critics of China in the region,…
As the Indo-Pacific edges deeper into strategic turbulence, one partnership is proving to be a bulwark against uncertainty: the U.S.-Philippine alliance. In a region where China’s maritime assertiveness is reshaping the balance of power, old allies are finding new resolve. On May 30, 2025, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Philippine Secretary of National…
Philippines to Develop its Biggest Airport In the icy waters of the North Atlantic, NATO frigates and Russian submarines play a silent game of cat-and-mouse through the GIUK Gap—a strategic naval chokepoint between Greenland, Iceland, and the UK. It’s a place where geography defines power, where nations dig in not for conquest, but for presence….
Without U.S. who will stand against china? In a region where every missile launch makes headlines and alliances define stability, a quiet but powerful shift is underway. The United States is considering a partial military withdrawal of around 4,500 troops from South Korea—out of the 28,500 currently stationed there. At first glance, it seems like…
Pagasa Island—aptly named “hope” in Filipino—is a mere 37 hectares in size, yet it carries immense symbolic and strategic weight for the Philippines. Situated in the disputed South China Sea, it hosts a tiny civilian community of around 300 residents who live in modest wooden homes, fish the greenish blue waters, and grow vegetables in…
