Stop-gap measure: PH signs $700-M deal with South Korea for a squadron of FA-50s
The Philippines has signed a $700-million deal with the Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) for 12 FA-50 aircraft to boost the country’s air defense capability.
Sandy Cay takeover
China’s state-owned and controlled media posted a news story and photo, where it seized control of an uninhabited feature in the South China Sea, a clear violation of the 2002 informal code of conduct it agreed to with the 10 Southeast Asian Nations.
What we know so far: Chinese-linked network amplifies anti-PH sentiment while pushing content related to Sara Duterte
Pro-China X (formerly Twitter) accounts are running a coordinated campaign against President Marcos Jr. and the Philippines’ West PH Sea efforts while amplifying content favoring VP Sara Duterte.
How important is India to the US in containing China?
Like the Philippines, its differences with China over the South China Sea are the total of the two nations’ relationship.
5 Key Takeaways from President Marcos Jr.’s third State of the Nation Address
On Monday, July 22, 2024, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. delivered his third State of the Nation Address (SONA), underscoring the achievements of his administration and promising a thriving economy.
