10/08/2026
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Prof. Dindo Manhit, President of Stratbase Institute, writes on his regular column in INQUIRER.net:
“The Philippines’ most effective instruments in this harsh security setting is its network of reliable strategic partnerships. The US, Japan, and other allies support enduring security and shared prosperity, not force, fear, or a bid to rule.
The urgent challenge is to turn strong statements, diplomatic visits, agreements, and exercises into a credible strategic balance that further deters Chinese aggression and keeps the region’s seas open to all.
By strengthening deterrence and upholding international law, the Philippines and its like-minded partners can help build a more secure, stable, and prosperous Indo-Pacific.”
China must not go unchallenged in the Indo-Pacific https://opinion.inquirer.net/193616/china-must-not-go-unchallenged-in-the-indo-pacific
