Indeed, for the first time since World War II, Japanese soldiers will conduct military operations on Philippine soil. On Monday, July 8, 2024, Japanese Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko and the…
LAST July 2, I was interviewed on the SMNI program "Nightline News," hosted by MJ and Admar, on many crucial issues related to the country's dispute with China over the…
In the intricate web of Philippine politics, the timing of Vice President Sara Duterte's announcement and resignation as Secretary of Education is a masterstroke that showcases the strategic acumen of…
The recent visit of President Vladimir Putin to Vietnam can be considered successful and significant. The warm reception he received highlighted the positive relations between Russia and Vietnam. Putin's visit…
IN this edition of my column, I present the views of retired Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Adm. Joel Garcia, former commandant of the PCG and former undersecretary of the National…
IN light of the recent incident between the Philippines and China on June 17, 2024, in the disputed South China Sea (SCS), it is imperative to scrutinize the strategy and…
AS the Philippines marks its 126th Independence Day, many Filipinos, myself included, are questioning whether we truly embody the ideals of independence and sovereignty. Under the current Philippine regime, do…
DURING his recent visit to the Philippines, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in an interview with local media, said he saw similarities between his country's conflict with Russia and the Philippines'…
IN light of the recent Shangri-La Dialogue 2024 in Singapore, where defense ministers, military chiefs and top officials from the Asia-Pacific and beyond convened to discuss regional security issues, it…
THE release of a purported transcript of an alleged "new model agreement" between the Philippines and China has ignited significant controversy, prompting President Marcos to initiate an investigation into claims…