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COMMENTARY · SCMP — Tech English(EN) · 3d

Why Sara Duterte is changing her tone on Philippines’ South China Sea conflict

Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio has recently adopted a more assertive tone regarding the South China Sea conflict. This shift appears to be a strategic move to appeal to domestic voters concerned about national sovereignty, while simultaneously avoiding direct confrontation with Beijing. Analysts suggest this positioning is aimed at bolstering her potential candidacy for the 2028 presidential election. AI
RESEARCH · SCMP — Tech English(EN) · 1w · [2 sources]

Marcos’ historic Japan trip: what will Philippine leader seek from Takaichi?

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is undertaking a significant state visit to Japan, marking the first such visit by a Philippine leader in over a decade. The primary focus of the trip is to strengthen defense and security ties between Manila and Tokyo, particularly in response to China's increasing assertiveness in the South China Sea. Marcos aims to explore how Japan's recent policy change, which allows for the export of lethal weapons, could benefit the Philippines and other Southeast Asian nations facing similar coercive tactics and grey-zone challenges. AI

Why Sara Duterte is changing her tone on Philippines’ South China Sea conflict