Philippines will slowly strengthen hand against China

Manila has again postponed termination of a key pact with Washington and is deepening security ties with Tokyo

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  • VFA outlook
  • US-Philippine dynamic
  • Philippine defence ties with other Asian countries
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • India

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