Explaining the ‘Paradigm Shift’

Explaining the ‘Paradigm Shift’

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.

Transforming an insular army

Transforming an insular army

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.

Arrogance and conflict

Arrogance and conflict

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.