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Reports surfaced that the Philippine military was “ ramping up” its military spending amid a rising threat from China most clearly manifested in the saber-rattling by the two sides in the South China Sea. While the reports provide important updates about the status of Philippine military modernization, it is important to put then in broader perspective because it can otherwise mislead some.
The Philippine is in the middle of a 998 billion pesos 15 year plan to modernize its poorly equip armed forces in the face of rising tensions in the South China Sea. The military currently is seeking more than 520 billion pesos in the 15 year plan to 2022 to achieve a “full credible defense posture on the West Philippine Sea.”
The modernization program is designed to strengthen Philippines claims in the South China Sea, believed to be rich in multi-billion dollar energy deposits.
China has become increasingly assertive in the South China Sea, building artificial islands in areas over which the Philippines and the other countries have rival claims. The moves have sparked alarm Southeast Asian Nations and in United States.
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- Philippines Palawan Naval Base
China defended its land reclamation in the Spratly Islands, saying the new islands would provide civilian services such as weather forecasting and search and rescue facilities that would benefit other countries. With this concern, the Philippine Military's...
- House Representative Request Military For Wish List
A hearing conducted by the House Committee on National Defense and Security earlier this month ,The Chairman and Muntinlupa Rep. Rodolfo Biazon stated that the Department of National Defense (DND) should submit a “wish list” so that the Congress...
- China Pointing The Ph-japan Bullying
China claims most of the part of the South China Sea, through which $5 trillion ship-borne deal passes every year. The Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Taiwan and Brunei also have overlapping claims. China’s production of facilities for “ military...
- Malaysia Asks For Peaceful Solution In South China Sea
Malaysia called for more hard work to stumble on a peaceful solution to increasing tensions in the disputed South China Sea, they would stipulate that China should stop land reclamation and other related actions, they added that Chinese territory...
- Armed Forces Of The Philippines Needs Weapons To Protect West Philippines Sea
According to Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio said that China’s historical claim over the South China Sea has no basis at all. It was only in the 1930’s that Chinese maps went beyond Hainan Island, China’s southernmost territory, adding that...
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The Philippine Military Modernization Against China Threat
Reports surfaced that the Philippine military was “ ramping up” its military spending amid a rising threat from China most clearly manifested in the saber-rattling by the two sides in the South China Sea. While the reports provide important updates about the status of Philippine military modernization, it is important to put then in broader perspective because it can otherwise mislead some.
The Philippine is in the middle of a 998 billion pesos 15 year plan to modernize its poorly equip armed forces in the face of rising tensions in the South China Sea. The military currently is seeking more than 520 billion pesos in the 15 year plan to 2022 to achieve a “full credible defense posture on the West Philippine Sea.”
The modernization program is designed to strengthen Philippines claims in the South China Sea, believed to be rich in multi-billion dollar energy deposits.
China has become increasingly assertive in the South China Sea, building artificial islands in areas over which the Philippines and the other countries have rival claims. The moves have sparked alarm Southeast Asian Nations and in United States.
View Full Article
- Philippines Palawan Naval Base
China defended its land reclamation in the Spratly Islands, saying the new islands would provide civilian services such as weather forecasting and search and rescue facilities that would benefit other countries. With this concern, the Philippine Military's...
- House Representative Request Military For Wish List
A hearing conducted by the House Committee on National Defense and Security earlier this month ,The Chairman and Muntinlupa Rep. Rodolfo Biazon stated that the Department of National Defense (DND) should submit a “wish list” so that the Congress...
- China Pointing The Ph-japan Bullying
China claims most of the part of the South China Sea, through which $5 trillion ship-borne deal passes every year. The Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Taiwan and Brunei also have overlapping claims. China’s production of facilities for “ military...
- Malaysia Asks For Peaceful Solution In South China Sea
Malaysia called for more hard work to stumble on a peaceful solution to increasing tensions in the disputed South China Sea, they would stipulate that China should stop land reclamation and other related actions, they added that Chinese territory...
- Armed Forces Of The Philippines Needs Weapons To Protect West Philippines Sea
According to Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio said that China’s historical claim over the South China Sea has no basis at all. It was only in the 1930’s that Chinese maps went beyond Hainan Island, China’s southernmost territory, adding that...