Geo Politics

China and Taiwan have been locked in a state of hostility and rivalry since 1949, when the Chinese civil war ended with the victory of the communist forces led by Mao Zedong, and the retreat of the nationalist forces led by Chiang Kai-shek to the island of Taiwan.  China claims Taiwan as a renegade province that must be reunited with …

The Philippines and India have recently agreed to enhance their defense cooperation, including the export of military equipment from India to the Philippines. The deal, which was concluded in Manila in March 2021, will enable the Philippines to acquire BrahMos missiles, which are jointly developed by India and Russia, as well as other defense hardware and services from India. The …

The Philippines, a Southeast Asian archipelago that claims part of the South China Sea as its exclusive economic zone (EEZ), has been embroiled in a long-standing territorial dispute with China, a regional power that claims almost the entire sea as its sovereign territory.  The dispute has escalated in recent months, as China has increased its presence and activities in the …

The PUV Modernization Program, launched by the Philippine government in 2017, aims to replace the old and polluting jeepneys, the iconic and popular public transport vehicles in the country, with new and eco-friendly ones. However, the program has been met with resistance and criticism from jeepney drivers, operators, and commuters, who fear that the program will phase out the traditional …

The Philippines is a Southeast Asian country that has a tense and complex relationship with China, its neighbor and largest trading partner. The Philippines and China have been involved in a territorial dispute over the South China Sea, where both countries claim sovereignty and rights over islands, reefs, and waters that are rich in natural resources and strategic importance.  The …

The Philippines is a Southeast Asian country with a population of about 110 million and a GDP of about 376 billion USD. The country is a former colony of Spain and the United States, and has a close and strategic alliance with the latter. The country is also a founding member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and …

The feud between Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte has been escalating since the 2023 presidential election, which Marcos won by a narrow margin. Duterte, who had endorsed his daughter Sara Duterte-Carpio as his successor, refused to concede and accused Marcos of fraud and cheating. He also launched a series of legal and political challenges to …

Japan is a East Asian country with a population of about 126 million and a GDP of about $5 trillion. The country is known for its advanced technology, rich culture, and pacifist constitution. The country is a close ally of the U.S. and a member of the G7, the UN, and other international organizations. China is a neighboring country of …

Vietnam has expressed its support for the Philippines in its maritime dispute with China over the South China Sea, a strategic and resource-rich waterway that is claimed by several countries in the region.  Vietnam’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Le Thi Thu Hang, said on Tuesday that Vietnam “respects and supports” the Philippines’ stance on the South China Sea issue, and that …

Russia has accused the United States, South Korea, and Japan of forming a military alliance that is preparing for war with North Korea. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov made the allegation at a UN press conference on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, where he criticized the increased military activity and exercises of the three countries in the region. Lavrov said that …