Foreign Policy
5 reports
West Philippine Sea Developments: Philippine Officials Confirm Chinese “Floating Structure” Inside Bajo de Masinloc, While China Sanctions Secretary Gilberto Teodoro
China installed a floating research structure in Bajo de Masinloc, a potential precursor to permanent bases. Separately, Beijing banned Defense Secretary Teodoro over his West Philippine Sea stance.
Philippines, Japan Now Comprehensive Strategic Partners
The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the Philippines and Japan enhances regional security through defense cooperation, intelligence sharing, and military transfers, while strengthening economic stability through increased infrastructure investments and energy resilience initiatives.
Philippines, Canada Sign Visiting Forces Agreement
The Philippines and Canada signed a Visiting Forces Agreement this November to formalize the deployment and training of troops. Awaiting Senate ratification, the pact bolsters security ties with allied nations amid maritime disputes in the West Philippine Sea.
Where the Philippines Stood In ASEAN, APEC Summits
President Ferdinand Marcos prioritized economic agreements over defense at recent regional summits. Key outcomes include an upgraded trade agreement with China and South Korean investment pledges, though tangible business and security benefits remain to be seen.
Philippines Inks Defense Pact with New Zealand and Discusses New Agreements with Japan Amidst a ‘Severe, Deteriorating’ Strategic Environment in the Indo-Pacific
The Philippines signed a visiting forces agreement with New Zealand and advanced defense and trade talks with Japan to counter maritime aggression. Enterprises should monitor expanding security alignments and ongoing trade negotiations to safeguard supply chains from geopolitical risks.