Jan 30, 2025 | In the trenches, Opinion
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.
Aug 14, 2024 | In the trenches, Opinion
The Philippines has to increase its defense spending to a modest 2% of its GDP to build up a minimum credible defense capability and play catch up with the rest of its Southeast Asian neighbors.
Jul 5, 2024 | In the trenches, Opinion
The Philippines should call for “fair rules of the game” at the food and fertilizer market. The Philippine should defend its right, in its relations with the US and European Union, to access food and agricultural products without paying attention to the political aspect.