May 16, 2024 | In the trenches, Opinion, West Philippine Sea
The Philippines should learn its lessons from other ASEAN states. It should have a more independent foreign policy and be less dependent on the West. It is unclear if the US and NATO would be there if conflict erupts.
Apr 22, 2024 | Fact Checked by PressOnePH
An X user made the false claim that Taylor Swift had commented about the United States’ naval capability to deter an invasion of Taiwan.
Dec 27, 2023 | In the trenches, Opinion
In an interview with the “Sa Totoo Lang” program on Cignal TV’s OnePh channel, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said the Philippines aims to sign a VFA-like military-to-military agreement with Japan by the first quarter of 2024.
Mar 27, 2023 | In the trenches
It was only when former president Benigno Aquino revived a 15-year military modernization program that the military leadership began to focus on external defense capabilities.
Mar 8, 2023 | In the trenches
Japan was shamed and brought down to its knees. But it learned from its mistakes. It would never again attempt to annex any other sovereign country in Asia.