Responding to future security threats
The Philippines has been drawing valuable lessons from conflicts in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and the recent India-Pakistan border disputes.
Philippines prepares for armed drones, missile attacks
In the future, the Philippines and its oldest security ally, the United States, will stop holding large-scale joint and combined exercises to test their operational readiness.
Why Washington cannot afford to pause military aid to Manila
At this point, the US cannot afford to pause its military aid program to the Philippines, just like in Egypt and Israel where the US wanted to maintain peace and stability in the Middle East.
Why the Philippines needs to raise defense spending to 2 percent of GDP
More affluent countries like Singapore allocate more than 3 percent of GDP to defense spending. Singapore has one of the most modern and capable armed forces in the region. Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam also outspend the Philippines. By Manny Mogato
