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Philippines defense policy
Philippine President Signs Bill to Stimulate Domestic Defense Industry
By Sebastian Strangio
The Self-Reliant Defense Posture Revitalization Act aims to support the country's military modernization drive by increasing its domestic manufacturing capacity.
A Paradigm Shift in the Philippines’ Defense Strategy
By Rej Cortez Torrecampo
The country's new Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Concept is part of a gradual reorientation from an internal to an external security focus.
Philippines Military to Provide ‘Unimpeded’ Access to Sea Resources, Defense Chief Says
By Sebastian Strangio
The new "comprehensive archipelagic defense concept" will seek to secure Manila's access to resources lying within its Exclusive Economic Zone, including in the South China Sea.
The Philippines’ Latest National Security Policy: Cautious Yet Clear-Cut
By Joshua Bernard Espeña
Despite favorable comparisons to its predecessor, the Marcos administration's security policy can only be measured against its own benchmark going forward.
The Philippines and the Fourth Taiwan Strait Crisis
By Joshua Bernard Espeña
In a more constrained and turbulent region, Manila has little choice but to lean into its status as a rising middle power.
Assessing Philippine Foreign Policy Under Duterte: Current Realities and Future Outlook
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at Duterte’s foreign policy record and how things could play out in the coming months and years.
What’s in the New Russia-Philippines Military Pact?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the much-anticipated agreement that both sides finally inked last week.
Philippines Adds 3 More Attack Craft to Littoral Combat Force
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Navy gets MPACs in another defense boost.
What’s Next for Russia-Philippines Military Ties?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the next steps both sides are considering.
Philippines, Singapore Discuss Defense Relations Amid US-ASEAN Meeting
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Ministers meet in Hawaii as US-ASEAN defense meeting kicks off.
Philippine Defense Policy Under Duterte: What’s in a Budget?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the first budget the president has submitted to Congress since taking office.
Philippines, France Ink New Defense Pact
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Defense agreement lays out framework for bilateral cooperation.
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