Philippines Welcomes More US Troops At Home: Will It Be Worth It? | Insight | Full Episode

Amidst rising tensions in the South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait, the American military is set to expand its presence in the Philippines.
The Marcos administration wants to increase the number of US forces in the country, by allowing Americans access to four additional military bases including Palawan and Cagayan, through the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA). This move reverses the cooling US-Filipino ties under President Duterte. But the long, storied history between the two countries could complicate the return of US troops.
At the same time, Chinese investments in the archipelago are in jeopardy, as Beijing protests the move. What is behind this troop buildup in the Philippines, and could this raise the temperature in the region, as China reacts to the growing American might at its doorstep?
00:00 Introduction
01:32 South China Sea disputes: China VS Philippines
04:07 US increases military presence in Philippines
07:40 Impact of Scarborough Shoals dispute
12:13 US military alliance VS Chinese foreign investment
22:27 Dark side to US’ presence in Philippines
36:29 Taiwan: Why Philippines may be warming to US
41:09 Beijing condemns US military expansion in Philippines
43:42 Can Philippines balance relations with US and China?
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[@MionMikan]

As a US citizen who served in the Navy, all I can say is that we love our Filipino brothers and sisters. Some of the best men i ever served with in the US Navy were Filipino's. Hardworking, proud people. Glad to be on their side!

[@octavia7408]

Yeah you love us because of our colonial mentality and white worship and because we will be dying for you and your country, not you, us.

[@elangbam3115]

Hello rapists

[@matthewrioja]

​​@@panyaboonc5621 I heard that Chinese Wumaos grand children of r*ped Chinese Women during Japanese occupation of China and a product of Chinese wimps from the Battle of Yultong😂

[@ColoniaMurder20]

@@panyaboonc5621 you clearly a chinese guy, filipinos have been serving in U.S. military since world war 2. and before U.S. was created, filipinos have been living in west side in U.S. during The Manila Galleon Trade.. most sailors during The Manila Galleon Trade were filipinos.

[@geetay4618]

@@panyaboonc5621 CCP China had the most sex workers per capita in the world. Under CCP, women in China are just sex object which is also why all the woman in CCP China have plastic surgery and look similar to each other. They all have an artificial pale face with a sharp chin. Imagine marrying and having a daughter with such a woman. You will think the baby was swapped in the hospital or the daughter was not yours. You will need to give your baby daughter a plastic surgery or be ashamed.

[@chrisk7118]

If China wasn’t so aggressive with taking Philippine islands, US presence wouldn’t be necessary

[@octavia7408]

If the US wasn't soo good with its anti Chinese propaganda, US presence wouldn't be necessary.

[@leexingha]

wrong. even before our country retook back those contested isles, US already had military bases in the philippines. money can talk

[@cymo7344]

​@@leexingha yup because of the Cold war

[@vitoscaletta3202]

@@leexingha Yes, the US also made mistakes during the Cold War since they blindly supported any government fighting against communism, even corrupted governments... but the alternative of being occupied by Soviets and being a communist puppet is much much worse.

[@0reocamarao335]

May I join the thread🤗. With warmongering US🇺🇸 meddling in the Continent of Asia, the brotherhood and relationship of neighbouring countries in this issue is now tainted. Just look what did US🇺🇸 do to Ukraine in Europe. And now they are here in Asia Continent to spread their war business and this is the specialty of US🇺🇸 as ever and will always be. The so-called help/aid of this warmongering🇺🇸 country has its repercussions in the long run and history repeat itself Philippines will lost its way / left empty handed again and again as it happened in 20th Century. And it will repeat again this 21st Century?🤷🏻‍♂️😩

[@chiocucu1129]

Build more EDCA sites and defense advance military equipment. Mabuhay! U.S. and Philippines ! Country Bloodlines of warriors!

[@RolandoDetera-ei2zq]

Thank you America for supporting my country and the indo facific .GOD bless America and the Philippines.

[@sledshed3488]

America loves the free Philippinos. We are your brothers. My father helped liberate the Philippines from Hirohito, and i also fell in love with the Philippines when I served on the USS Midway. Salamat Po!

[@johnvillacin2185]

Thank you for your service..your father is our hero..🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭God bless

[@chuck_dane]

It's bigger interest for the USA. In our partnership US is the rich while philippines remains poorest of the poor. If relationships doesn't work like a marriage, you divorce! The philippines need to explore relationships outside US and see what China can bring to the table!

[@masrimus1607]

Lol at the Philipinos.

[@danieljosephdelta44semperfi]

🇺🇸💖🇵🇭

[@edgartampus8034]

Very gooby

[@genneltorres4500]

Godbless America and Philippines 🇵🇭❤️🇺🇲🦅💪

[@tonyding8465]

和美国走得太近的，都被美国坑的很惨

[@punsalanedmon4537]

USA is key for POOR FILIPINO PEOPLE. Our GDP is $401 billion just like 1 State of US but the most Filipino politicians are Corrupt these is the reason that The Philippines will stay poor Country even is Rich Country. Some Filipino Politicians help Chinese to Build 9 Islands for Chinese Military at WEST PHIL. SEA for their own BENEFITS. We did Independent I think the solution is Common Wealth of USA is much better for Poor Filipinos. WHY? Many Americans and Filipinos died for Philippines during the 1st and 2nd World War, Now the Philippines is Independent many poor people have no medical benefits and poor social security due to corruption system. Until now Americans help us specially in Security and Free medication for poor Filipinos. There are 4.5 million legally FILIPINO- AMERICANS leaving in the States now 95% of them are sending money in their Family back at home $35,000,000,000 per year and The Goverment of USA invest $ 275,000,000,O00 it is 20% GDP it is good for the Economy of the Philippines. I have been in the USA before very nice people and good policies of Government and good benefits for American Citizens which We don't have in the Philippines. Thank you Americans for all your support for poor Filipino fishermen. If we will become 51 State of USA our wage or salary will become $2000 to $3000 up it's depend upon the profession of the citizen and FREE MEDICATION for FILIPINO but Rich Filipino will disagree about this because they will not be superior anymore on our country therefore they can't hold the neck of poor Filipinos anymore. We don't want China and We don't need Chinese. Businessmen and Some politicians build billions of dollars from China. Most Philippine Politicians always say look at yourself first before the Government fellow Filipino then the poor Filipinos will listen to feel guilt in their hearth and Some Filipino Politicians continue and take advantage to MANIPULATE 5 TRILLION of TAX per anumn. Most of our Politicians it seems they have a plans to protect the West Philippines sea but truly they want to win again in the next election to have more votes and they can't do anything in the West Philippines Sea They are just pretentious that they are concerned. Therefore most Filipino politicians don't like American Politicians because Rich Filipinos and Some Filipino Politicians are Corrupt they are always trying to destroy the good things from Spain and USA to continue the corrupt system in the Philippines while 99% of Filipino Politician and Family is holding USA VISA while poor FILIPINO don't have. We received our Independent 1946 and THE CORRUPTION is the main problem of the Philippines until now. What is the sense of CELEBRATING of OUR INDEPENDENT? Poor Filipinos are increasing even though they are HARD WORKING PEOPLE. Young Filipinos now realize that Americans are good influence but some Filipino politicians manipulate it for their OWN BENEFITs Thank you Pres. Marcos

[@eufemiobuluran3762]

Protect our exclusive econamic zone .thank American. God bless USA navy.❤❤❤

[@diegoolarte4320]

💯%CORRECT!

[@fernandopostradojr135]

Umalis kayo sa bansa namin mga ma pang aping intsik ​kikamkam nyu Ang Hindi inyu sinisira nyu Ang kalikasan namin@@tonyding8465

[@riamaoile8904]

Thanks you america 🇺🇸 ❤ and welcome back in the Philippines 🇵🇭 ❤. Good job Mr. President Marcus PBBM. Mabuhay ang .pilipino Mabuhay ang Philippines 🇵🇭 💖 🇺🇸 🇺🇲 🇺🇸

[@mariawatts4115]

As a Filipino I support US and thankful for liberating the Philippines as an independent country. App

[@TheMaster4534]

"liberating"

[@mojiji1334]

Matagal Ng puppet Ng US Ang gob Ng Pilipinas sa pamamagitan Ng PROXI na kinatawan. Walang pakialam Ang US kung korap Ang nasa gob bastat nagsisilbi sa interest Ng US. Ginawang bansot Ang Pilipinas sa lahat Ng aspetong military at ekomiya para maging palaasa sa US. Kaya, sa Ngayon, Wala tayong recourse kung Hindi humingi Ng tulong pangseguridad laban sa China.

[@ronniefradejas2340]

People who opposed the presence of US troops in the Philippines may not be aware that when the US left the Philippines before, the Chinese became very aggressive and started to occupy the Spratlys Islands, and we were helpless to evict them. As regards their claim that the presence of the US forces violates our sovereignthy, that is not correct. US bases and forces were in Japan, South Korea, and other nations, and yet, their sovereignthy was not affected at all.

[@SerdceDanko]

You are not the brightest one, my friend. Joes wouldnt fight for you, you will fight for their interests against China. Enjoy being a cannon fodder.

[@obetz4160]

@@SerdceDanko ohh really, sovereignty is not the Filipino's interest? You are not the brightest one!

[@SerdceDanko]

@@obetz4160 You need to have more american bases, it gives +100 to sovereignty.

[@mr.weedmeister8631]

Hahaha tanga ka. May history ang US na manakop. Typical colonial mentality.

[@gericsoreda1589]

@@obetz4160 Read again so you might see who's brighter.

[@johnceni3902]

im a thailander but i support usa. in my niegbhor country the philippines, goodluck phil. usa.

[@jamesleeborgonia222]

Thank you Thailand 🇵🇭💙🇹🇭

[@mainmusik3677]

NED the ngo of USA meddling in thailand. Better you take care of that first

[@BureaucracyWorld]

I'm Thai, and I like to see China become #1 country of the world. So, the US will keep its mouth shut.

[@ElsieDiaz-kv6ey]

Well come to all US in the Philippines ♥️🙏 thank you to all support America ❤❤🙏

[@richardtong3907]

I welcome all the hard-working Philippino nannies in HK & Vancouver who need our money to support their lazy, useless Philippino husbands at home. I take good care of your manwives.

[@edgardeguzman2809]

So why did Phillipines wanted to be independent in the first place ?

[@imeldalozano1807]

Salute sir president BBM Jr God bless Mabuhay Power Philippines and all allies

[@gianne_gacha7097]

yes to EDCA🇵🇭🤛🤜🇺🇸

[@pincylakosi8832]

CHINESE claimed those reefs and islands before the PH became independent and your colonial masters never protested😂. Chinese never claim Natuna islands of Indonesia because they were inhabited by Indonesians. Indonesians used to play at Ashmore reefs and islands and even Northern part of Australia, in between Timor island and Northern Australia and now they are all under Australian territories. Borders change because of wars, effective occupation, legal reality and precedence etc. No Filipinos ever question of why the Euro Anglo Saxons can have many so far away colonies. Why don't Filipinos claim Palau and Guam from the US too? These Americans are not saints and angels. Their bases are targets in a war between China and USA. Too many Filipinos suffer from Stockholm Syndrome. Falling in love with their colonizers and rapists. Very sad. FRENCH occupied Tahiti and New Caledonia, Australians occupied Cocos islands, Ashmore reefs and Christmas island despite many history and the natives living there show greater links to Indonesia. GUAM natives show greater DNA links to the Filipinos, can we take back those from these white colonialists? Why do you show so much hostility toward other Asians but bow down the white people?

[@richardunica3542]

@@ashlyihaxx4646 dahil sa edca imbis na abante aatras ang betlog ng mga supot na tsekwa

[@hindhtvaterrorism4559]

Philippines has become a vassal state of the USA now and certainly will be dragged into a war just like Ukraine and used as another proxy

[@svm6916]

@Ashly ihaxx kaya hayaan nalang yung china unti2in pag angkin ng teritoryo, nice mindset.

[@punsalanedmon4537]

USA is key for POOR FILIPINO PEOPLE. Our GDP is $401 billion just like 1 State of US but the most Filipino politicians are Corrupt these is the reason that The Philippines will stay poor Country even is Rich Country. Some Filipino Politicians help Chinese to Build 9 Islands for Chinese Military at WEST PHIL. SEA for their own BENEFITS. We did Independent I think the solution is Common Wealth of USA is much better for Poor Filipinos. WHY? Many Americans and Filipinos died for Philippines during the 1st and 2nd World War, Now the Philippines is Independent many poor people have no medical benefits and poor social security due to corruption system. Until now Americans help us specially in Security and Free medication for poor Filipinos. There are 4.5 million legally FILIPINO- AMERICANS leaving in the States now 95% of them are sending money in their Family back at home $35,000,000,000 per year and The Goverment of USA invest $ 275,000,000,O00 it is 20% GDP it is good for the Economy of the Philippines. I have been in the USA before very nice people and good policies of Government and good benefits for American Citizens which We don't have in the Philippines. Thank you Americans for all your support for poor Filipino fishermen. If we will become 51 State of USA our wage or salary will become $2000 to $3000 up it's depend upon the profession of the citizen and FREE MEDICATION for FILIPINO but Rich Filipino will disagree about this because they will not be superior anymore on our country therefore they can't hold the neck of poor Filipinos anymore. We don't want China and We don't need Chinese. Businessmen and Some politicians build billions of dollars from China. Most Philippine Politicians always say look at yourself first before the Government fellow Filipino then the poor Filipinos will listen to feel guilt in their hearth and Some Filipino Politicians continue and take advantage to MANIPULATE 5 TRILLION of TAX per anumn. Most of our Politicians it seems they have a plans to protect the West Philippines sea but truly they want to win again in the next election to have more votes and they can't do anything in the West Philippines Sea They are just pretentious that they are concerned. Therefore most Filipino politicians don't like American Politicians because Rich Filipinos and Some Filipino Politicians are Corrupt they are always trying to destroy the good things from Spain and USA to continue the corrupt system in the Philippines while 99% of Filipino Politician and Family is holding USA VISA while poor FILIPINO don't have. We received our Independent 1946 and THE CORRUPTION is the main problem of the Philippines until now. What is the sense of CELEBRATING of OUR INDEPENDENT? Poor Filipinos are increasing even though they are HARD WORKING PEOPLE. Young Filipinos now realize that Americans are good influence but some Filipino politicians manipulate it for their OWN BENEFITs Thank you Pres. Marcos

[@tommurphy2332]

Many Filipinos have come to America to become American citizens and work as medical doctors and nurses and other occupations. We welcome them as good citizens. Recently, an ethnic Filipino became the commanding officer of a US Navy aircraft carrier and has served in that role with honor. During World War II, Americans and Filipinos fought together and died together as brothers in arms. Even though the Philippines have long been separated from the USA, we think of you as a part of us.

[@Happy-em9gq]

US only knows how to detroy the world and China altways build the world

[@user-pu2iv7rr2d]

You can tell that to pro-Chinese evil Digong Duterte.

[@IvanAndAiko]

Yeah right😂,you only view others like cat looks at bacon.

[@quickquacks]

Nothing wrong with people complaining because there were countless of problems by the time they occupied. Lets just hope that this generation of American soldiers in PH are better people ... Im sure lots of them r willing to go just to look for LBFMs 😂 they must give and take, no more violence

[@user-wp5no6cn2b]

Jew

[@tampinotv8091]

Salamat America at mga kaalyado ng Pilipinas

[@jan22150]

Trima kasi Amerika.

[@kapdaboy9701]

Only united states love and respecting Philippines. Excellent job Sir BBM

[@enricotongol2155]

That's true

[@punsalanedmon4537]

Philippines must Stop Corruption for our food and Weapon and Hopefully our Politician must stop politics for their own benefits. Thank you USA ,Thank you USA . USA is our ALLiED COUNTRY of the Philippines since 1898 until now and Former Common Wealth of USA, We have 1951 treaty to protect each other we are close Family. China took illegally 9 islands of our Country. China has no right within 200 nautical miles of the Philippines. We won in UNCLOS China must learn to respect International Law.

[@marthyragasa9479]

@@enricotongol2155

[@user-qi2jh2ks2x]

Stupid

[@blackpowderuser373]

As a Filipino, I personally believe that PH should be a self-reliant, economically and militarily capable nation. However, I also believe in the importance of alliances and shared values. This is why I support EDCA. Superpowers will always be flawed and controversial. But I would rather side with countries that share a long history of democratic principles, military compatibility and interoperability. EDIT: And yes, we tried getting closer with China during the Duterte era. Fail. 🇵🇭🇺🇲

[@dm3280]

As much as I don't like how the US operates. They are the better choice until PH can stand on it's own in terms of military might. China is definitely a bully who thinks too highly of itself. Looking at the map though. They are already surrounded by US bases, so they have surely have to fear what's happening around them and react a bit aggressive.

[@consp51]

So what you expected in the Duterte era? To give up their waterway? That's a little bit naïve

[@tigerwild1164]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@CadyCadwell]

what's makes you think china gonna stop expanding beyond Scarborough? have you seen their grand plan? that's include, japan, south korea and entire Philippines...

[@consp51]

@@CadyCadwell Where you get that info, that's pretty delusionsional. They got their hand full handling Taiwan already. If you look up BRICS, that's where they spending efforts and that's getting the US is upset.

[@ofeliaavenila9691]

We Love you po U. S. A🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Congratulations po Yessssssssssss po Philippines 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭 PBBM Thank you po In Jesus name 👍👊💪 lLove you po 😘❤️❤️❤️💚💚💚😇

[@sinag.hiraya]

love this docu. very informative. no biases. thank you for featuring, philippines.

[@noelpacia8441]

God Bless 🇺🇸 🇵🇭 "MABUHAY"

[@emozone12]

As an Indian. We Indian stand with you my Filipino brodas and sisters. We all stay together against China’s Aggression. China’s aggression in India’s Northeast state is increasing but we are giving tight hard replies to Chinese. We are not scared of China. We will fight for our motherland and will not let these selfish expansionists encroach our country land.

[@danielch6662]

How about US bases in India?

[@kohaku-river3505]

Tha k you!!!

[@emozone12]

@@danielch6662 India expects to fight its own battles, with perhaps diplomatic and economic support from friendly powers like US, Japan, Israel to defeat if war breaks out. The reality for India's young population is that they are living in a gigantic multi-lingual subcontinental power that's the 5th largest economy and 4th largest center of power in the world. So we will be tough competitor for China. We alone will not be enough to defeat China we will need US Israel like friendly counties support.

[@sommmeguy]

That's not what we've seen in regard to India's policy to China's main friend, Russia.

[@wallace6228]

Indian mouths just brag about the 1962 defeat to the Chinese army that haunts you

[@lupiarch9784]

This is how journalism should be made. It covers both sides of the story. the pros and cons of having either Chinese or American cooperation. Journalism without bias.

[@fendermon]

It was refreshing.

[@BIG-DIPPER-56]

I absolutely concur ! ! ! 🙂😎👍

[@getbox2339]

Same. I like the content. Different from our media and the worst, vloggers.

[@keenwood571]

Yeah well, how hard is it to figure out if you want a COMMUNIST ALLY VS the Fcking FREEDOM fighting AMERICANS, That's me and my bros? How fcking hard is that to figure out?

[@keenwood571]

I mean seriously, what is the debate between Chinese slavery for all vs American Feedom for all?

[@user-ml4up7ip3l]

GOD BLESS AMERICA & PHILIPPINES & All ITS ALLIES!!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@luisaavalon4730]

❤US-Philippines

[@raymondperdigone7870]

To all the Filipinos who might hear this. I wanna say as an American. We respect your ancestors for fighting with us in the Baton death March. We will not forget you. We do not want to conquer you as citizens of this country and as a voter of this country. I never will vote to conquer your country. I hope that we remember our histories together and remain friends. And when this war is over may your countries sovereignty remain intact. God bless you and may our future be bright together

[@definitelyfrank9341]

Can't wait for hundreds of thousands of filipinos to serve as cannon fodder for your country!

[@f-hizzle3883]

If all men in world have the same principle like you brother we will all live in peace and prosperity. We all need to look after each other against all who wanted to take our peace and freedom into our mother land as all humanity deserve respect and peace to one another.

[@Ric2108x2]

You meant Bataan Death March. As the your desire not to conquer the Philippines, that's wonderful, and thanks. But, if we go back in time, the Philippines was conquered by the Americans after the Spanish-American War, replaced one conqueror (Spaniards) by another one (Americans). Going back again in history, do you know that a mock battle was agreed by both the Spaniards and Americans in August 13, 1899 so that the former will not lose face by surrendering to the native Filipinos who were already surrounded Manila, the capital? To cement the honor, the former conqueror was paid $20 million for "development done in the islands". During the Treaty of Paris (between the Americans and Spaniards), Filipino representatives were not allowed to attend, so with the representatives from Cuba who were also prevented from attending the surrender ceremony by the Spaniards to the Americans (and I believed also during the Treaty)? What initial conclusion you could probably derive on these? During WWII, Filipinos, being under the American sovereignty, were compelled to fight alongside with them. Perhaps, only perhaps, if the Philippines was ruled by Filipinos, they could perhaps maintain neutrality among the warring nations in the region and elsewhere. Perhaps, it is the destiny of the Philippines to be conquered by another conqueror, and now have built a very strong relation, hopefully, with sincerity, and without abandoning the Philippines in the event of "expected" misadventure of an aspiring superpower in the region. Perhaps, it is God's will to be in a "shoulder-to-shoulder relationship" between the Philippines and the Americans, although, of course, the mighty always prevail against the weak and the weak will surely depend on the mighty in the hope that the sour history will not repeat itself and the future, as you said, will even be brighter together with the US, allied countries and other like-minded democracies.

[@thegreatone11]

@Ric2108x2 your sense of history is deeply convoluted with some kind twisted right and wrong. The JAPANESE would never ever in a million years been your allies. They were their conquer enslave and abuse all Non JAPANESE people. Oh, I forgot rape and murder.

[@zhizunyu9137]

You Americans are like prostitutes asking for certificates of virginity. The 1898 American-Spanish Peace Treaty of Paris, the 1900 Spanish-American Treaty Concerning the Cession of the Outlying Islands of the Philippines, and the 1930 Treaty Concerning the Delimitation of the Boundary Between British North Borneo and the American Philippines delimited and restricted the Philippines. The territory lies east of the 118th parallel east longitude. The Philippines' territorial scope is limited to the Philippine Islands and does not involve China's South China Sea islands and reefs. It was reconfirmed by the 1935 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines and the 1961 Act Concerning the Establishment of the Baselines of the Territorial Sea of ​​the Philippines (Act No. 3046 of the Republic of the Philippines). After the victory in World War II, the United States also dispatched warships to assist China in establishing national boundary monuments on islands and reefs in the South China Sea. In order to demonstrate Sino-US friendship, some islands and reefs in the South China Sea were renamed after U.S. warships. Now, in order to hinder China's development, the United States does not want the South China Sea to be peaceful, and makes the Philippines your victim to create disputes with China. You Americans are like prostitutes who want certificates of virginity!😂

[@mades727]

I agree PBBM's decision to welcome US troops in the Philippines.

[@Yaiiyabee]

God help my beloved country mabuhay pilipines and american

[@reymanuel0831]

US military bases should return to the country with the agreement that they will protect our territory particularly the contested waters.

[@ShefortheStre]

She's talking about Philippines sovereignty by not allowing foreign troops on the country while China slowly stealing land in the West Philippine Sea and didn't even bother to talk about it. 🙄

[@fendermon]

Good point. Also when PH told American soldiers to leave.. they left. Don't think China would leave military bases anywhere because they were told to. The US respects the PH. @Tnamoco

[@John-us9rm]

It's Marcos that knowingly violate the terms of sinojapan peace treaty and treaty of Paris to annexed china spratlies when china navies were weak to defend them. You were the thief.

[@-sugawhohas3dollarschainin238]

Exactly.. you have a point there.. also regarding prostitution, it’s their choice being a prostitute. It’s not anyones fault.. there is always prostitution everywhere.

[@ronaldob6109]

#USA 🇺🇸 THABK YOU so much For CONTINUE HELPING the PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭 I #SALUTE all of you sir 💖💖💖💖💖

[@charleswanakau403]

Please can we understand each other and stop the war activities and find other alternatives to solve issues.

[@ahmedob.17]

🇵🇭🤝🇺🇸 God bless both.

[@Seanw-ij7yx]

us only loves your women spineless cuck

[@danieljosephdelta44semperfi]

🇺🇸💖🇵🇭

[@Bam-mi6pz]

What a shame, that governor is more worried about his money more than the safety of his people.

[@denverchin44]

Watch the report again and make a new comment.

[@tsongloy617]

What do you expect from him 3 years ago he defended the chinese from black sand mining..

[@maricelmitra7390]

Yun gov kc yun lugar lng nya iniisip nya parang yan lng ang pinas.

[@teodoroagoncillo325]

He can pack up and migrate to China and join his communist bosses. A deeper look at his business connections and interests particularly mining will reveal why he is kissing the asses of his communist cohorts.

[@shoutout888]

yup he didnt know china is already eating him slowly in the future he will be slave by china

[@bettycabrera7494]

US ❤❤❤❤❤❤ Philippines❤❤❤❤❤❤ God Bless All ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@nancyfloressantos9999]

Definitely.

[@mrfilamfishing]

It baffles me how some of my fellow Filipinos don't understand and see the bigger picture. Hypothetically speaking, if we didn't invite the US, what makes anyone think that China won't bully the Philippines when they already started showing signs of aggression by bullying our fishermen out of fishing areas we've been fishing for years. Regardless whether the US is there or not, China will continue their mission and without the US there, it would leave the Philippines very vulnerable. Some people may not like the US, but what choice does our country have aside? See the bigger picture!

[@kevinrich5222]

If you bring America into your country, your country will be beaten even worse by China, and America will not save you at all. Your intellect is not strong enough to allow you to see the big picture.mark my words, the philippines will lose an island or two this year, your fishermen will have a smaller range, and the US will just watch and root for you

[@maximocristobalvaldespino5408]

​@Yarxk what historical right? being in existence for a thousand of years and they own the universe? Bullshit chinese

[@gaoxiaen1]

@Yarxk And China violated every agreement that they signed.

[@LuisCruz-ne5wo]

We dont have other options, and being self-reliant would take years, but we should start now. Unfortunately, the general Filipino mindset hinders our progress.

[@LuisCruz-ne5wo]

But the Philippines is rather dynamic, let's just say if you push it hard enough Pandora's box will open. Philippines isn't the pinnacle of the coral triangle and next to deepest abyss for no reason. 😅

[@sheroldpruitt8328]

❤ Philippines 🇵🇭 United 🇺🇲 Navy Veteran

[@louisjapa1147]

Go go US FOR PHILIPPINES ❤❤❤

[@cool_cat007smoove3]

This is not correct the USA military was in the Philippines for years. Until the Philippine government asked the USA to leave. Clark Airfield, the USA Navy was there as well. USA military had a strong presence in the Philippines since WWII.

[@_spooT]

For those that don't know. The man in black with glasses in the interview is a Governor in a certain province here, and has been branded as a Chinese loyalist, as his views are more in line with befriending China, and also claimed that the Chinese "are our friends" so yeah. pretty self explanatory that he is not against the U.S for the interest of the Filipino people, but he has his own interests elsewhere. Not here to ruin this man's image, he basically did it to himself in interviews other than this one.

[@kulasisinigagongdigongnyo4925]

He is gov. Mamba a China's stooges who spearheaded in illegal mining of blacksand & other boulders in his area and sold it to China .He contributed the illegal formation of artificial islands made by squatter Chinese that is why he opposes EDCA ! HE ONLY THINK OF HIMSELF & HIS POCKET .

[@pincylakosi8832]

CHINESE claimed those reefs and islands before the PH became independent and your colonial masters never protested😂. Chinese never claim Natuna islands of Indonesia because they were inhabited by Indonesians. Indonesians used to play at Ashmore reefs and islands and even Northern part of Australia, in between Timor island and Northern Australia and now they are all under Australian territories. Borders change because of wars, effective occupation, legal reality and precedence etc. No Filipinos ever question of why the Euro Anglo Saxons can have many so far away colonies. Why don't Filipinos claim Palau and Guam from the US too? These Americans are not saints and angels. Their bases are targets in a war between China and USA. Too many Filipinos suffer from Stockholm Syndrome. Falling in love with their colonizers and rapists. Very sad. FRENCH occupied Tahiti and New Caledonia, Australians occupied Cocos islands, Ashmore reefs and Christmas island despite many history and the natives living there show greater links to Indonesia. GUAM natives show greater DNA links to the Filipinos, can we take back those from these white colonialists? Why do you show so much hostility toward other Asians but bow down the white people?

[@johndelrosario7423]

Maybe they have illegaltransaction to chinese

[@wakwakungo9693]

He got black sand mining along its coast...not surprising he loves china..MONEY MATTERS.

[@fpdctsi22]

That statement where he said he would rather take China's empty promises than no promises at all says a lot. Gives people hope? Sure. But when those promises fail to arrive you only end up with despair. China may bring benefits to Cagayan but right now they are bringing suffering to other provinces like Palawan and Zambales. Plus, the northern point of Luzon was the entry point of Imperial Japan to conquering the Philippines. China can do the same, maybe with even less resistance if this guy stays in office.

[@joelrodriguez826]

I'm Filipino and a Big Yesss to EDCA!!!

[@Lotusflower888]

Colonised mindset will always remain colonised😂

[@betherevolution1334]

It's an incredibly sad fact about these Filipinos. I'm afraid they will be forever an American Ass-kissing simps. You can simply see the evidence just by looking through the comments.

[@paranoya733]

@@Lotusflower888 hahahaha true! they just a naive folks.. they lacked of sovereignty, no nothing on how to be independent

[@a_l7515]

im filipino and your last name is spanish and that says alot about you. Colonised mindset and assslickers of foriegn nations. Lol look at how japan brougth itself from the ashes of ww2 and became a current powerhouse.

[@mpdmpd8118]

@@Lotusflower888 that's why till today they undevelop

[@user-mp4jh9ot5x]

Basta ready Tayo.

[@litocarandang4514]

Well, intelligent and BALANCE commentaries by Dr. ARIES ARUGAY, together with Prof J. Botongbacal............. more power to you sirs.

[@bataching4392]

My life own by my mother land Philippines 💪😊

[@fa8601]

Thank you Philippine we are one big family 🫶🤷‍♂️🙏 we wish peace to all 🕊🙏

[@juncabatingan2771]

🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@punsalanedmon4537]

USA is key for POOR FILIPINO PEOPLE. Our GDP is $401 billion just like 1 State of US but the most Filipino politicians are Corrupt these is the reason that The Philippines will stay poor Country even is Rich Country. Some Filipino Politicians help Chinese to Build 9 Islands for Chinese Military at WEST PHIL. SEA for their own BENEFITS. We did Independent I think the solution is Common Wealth of USA is much better for Poor Filipinos. WHY? Many Americans and Filipinos died for Philippines during the 1st and 2nd World War, Now the Philippines is Independent many poor people have no medical benefits and poor social security due to corruption system. Until now Americans help us specially in Security and Free medication for poor Filipinos. There are 4.5 million legally FILIPINO- AMERICANS leaving in the States now 95% of them are sending money in their Family back at home $35,000,000,000 per year and The Goverment of USA invest $ 275,000,000,O00 it is 20% GDP it is good for the Economy of the Philippines. I have been in the USA before very nice people and good policies of Government and good benefits for American Citizens which We don't have in the Philippines. Thank you Americans for all your support for poor Filipino fishermen. If we will become 51 State of USA our wage or salary will become $2000 to $3000 up it's depend upon the profession of the citizen and FREE MEDICATION for FILIPINO but Rich Filipino will disagree about this because they will not be superior anymore on our country therefore they can't hold the neck of poor Filipinos anymore. We don't want China and We don't need Chinese. Businessmen and Some politicians build billions of dollars from China. Most Philippine Politicians always say look at yourself first before the Government fellow Filipino then the poor Filipinos will listen to feel guilt in their hearth and Some Filipino Politicians continue and take advantage to MANIPULATE 5 TRILLION of TAX per anumn. Most of our Politicians it seems they have a plans to protect the West Philippines sea but truly they want to win again in the next election to have more votes and they can't do anything in the West Philippines Sea They are just pretentious that they are concerned. Therefore most Filipino politicians don't like American Politicians because Rich Filipinos and Some Filipino Politicians are Corrupt they are always trying to destroy the good things from Spain and USA to continue the corrupt system in the Philippines while 99% of Filipino Politician and Family is holding USA VISA while poor FILIPINO don't have. We received our Independent 1946 and THE CORRUPTION is the main problem of the Philippines until now. What is the sense of CELEBRATING of OUR INDEPENDENT? Poor Filipinos are increasing even though they are HARD WORKING PEOPLE. Young Filipinos now realize that Americans are good influence but some Filipino politicians manipulate it for their OWN BENEFITs Thank you Pres. Marcos

[@patrickantonio756]

Welcome back Uncle Sam!🙋

[@ThublubkiVaaj]

God bless US and the Philippines. I love and stand with you by praying God bless you.

[@othelocaceres8138]

Fight for what is ours at all costs.We are a nation brimming with countless brave warriors. God bls Philippines!

[@allan1696]

Tigas TITI.

[@blolee-gc1sr]

as chinese many of us believe that the end game war with USA will not in taiwan but in ph. ready fight to one last philipino?

[@Qiushishuo]

Philippines never remember its boarder definition within its constituation. Before its latest one, the constitutions have clear definition of its land, no island within south China sea. It is a joke to add them into its constitution afterward.

[@user-hy7ew2bl6o]

Oo pag nag simula na ang Gera mag bulunter ka doon ka sa pruntliner ka bubu

[@hisagony8094]

@@Qiushishuo So as your nine dash lie, Now, you can go back where you cane from.

[@user-rz3mt4pz3c]

si gov sariling interest nalang iniisip di buong bansa

[@user-oo4di9vi2z]

Gusto cya ng walang sabit ng gyera. Kung tutuusin may EDCA Sites naman tutulong sa kanyang probinsya. At kung ka magputukan pwede naman agad siyang lumipad sa Amerika kasama ang kanyang pamilya.

[@user-rs9tu9uo4x]

Binigyan daw sila ng bigas ng china nung pandemic, Saan ba nagsimula ang covid?

[@elmerlopez8815]

God Bless America!!

[@user-ph3cf4gl2m]

God bless phillipines and america

[@markcook9941]

Picking the united States is the best for the Philippines

[@raycuizon8226]

its a natural alliance. I was born and raised in the Philippines and I served in the US Military during the Gulf war. A lot of Filipinos served in the US Armed forces still.

[@remogatron1010]

God Bless the Philippines!

[@danieljosephdelta44semperfi]

salamat Mahal Kong kapatid pagpalian ka ng Diyos 🇺🇸💖🇵🇭

[@dead_on_departure]

Here's a question to anyone who will read this: why do favor Americans???

[@two02ful]

Obviously so there isn’t any better job available in Philippine. Philippine will continue to be poor simply because of it culture and it pro America stand.

[@suskagusip1036]

​​@@dead_on_departure Why? Bobo kaba? Gusto mo Komunista? Bat di ka pumunta doon sa Hongkong, China at Russia,? Dagdagan ko pa Iran, North Korea. Doon mo malaman ang Sagot.

[@user-ml4up7ip3l]

GOD BLESS PHILIPPINES & AMERICA & ALLIES!!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@chatsoon6802]

good full coverage in Philippines.

[@ferdinandm9504]

Why China complain,? US and Philippines has an agreement since 1951and we can't break that.philippines should ignore what ever China is complaining about.anyways good choices for the bases sights, bcuz it's every corner of the Philippines.i wish will stay forever, thanks to the US.since we won for arbitration China didn't follow the international law.i wish the islands that China had taken can be brought back with the helps of our Ally which is US

[@edwardtommy5401]

Thank you USA..proud filipino here..God bless both countries

[@magnumjade45]

Lol you're proud being a puppet state?

[@Devilishlybenevolent]

What exactly are you proud of? I don't get it. I've met so many filipinos in the US and they're always the most proudest... But of what? Being an American colony? Being a struggling nation?

[@silent389]

Colonial mentality...

[@CS-nn8zu]

@@silent389 anti-Chinese territory stealing mentality.

[@user-to1lf9qd4z]

Son, you in the Philippines and we in the Pacific have every conceivable right to welcome Americans as our security partner in time of crisis or even develop our country in business activities and such. We all be proud.. Thank you.

[@ferdinandlacap9190]

Tama ! .

[@diegoolarte4320]

Big yes to EDCA!!!

[@vicented.abulucion4347]

The strategy that the US should devise is to liberate the international water within the periphery of the West Philippine Sea. In doing so, the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone will also be protected. Inching northeast, the international water near Taiwan can be protected also. Therefore, the strengthening of our alliance with the US is essential.

[@johnchiu4560]

Those waters are not threatened by China.

[@Fisherman16168]

@@johnchiu4560 Yes they were. China claimed almost the entire SCS with their 10-dash lines. They have disputes with Malaysia, Vietnam ,Taiwan and even Indonesia.

[@onecitizen9830]

​@@Fisherman16168The RPC, Republic of China aka Taiwan also claims the entirety of the SCS. The current government of China in the mainland only inherited the map with the nine dash line from the past.

[@Fisherman16168]

@@onecitizen9830 The difference being Taiwan does not militarily enforce on their claim while China does.

[@ak9989]

My dad's uncle fought on Bataan in 42 and was a pow along with other Americans and Filipino's. I have a lot of Filipino friends from high school and that live close to me even up high in the Sierra's. they are perhaps the nicest people on earth. Nothing but love for them.

[@pincylakosi8832]

CHINESE claimed those reefs and islands before the PH became independent and your colonial masters never protested😂. Chinese never claim Natuna islands of Indonesia because they were inhabited by Indonesians. Indonesians used to play at Ashmore reefs and islands and even Northern part of Australia, in between Timor island and Northern Australia and now they are all under Australian territories. Borders change because of wars, effective occupation, legal reality and precedence etc. No Filipinos ever question of why the Euro Anglo Saxons can have many so far away colonies. Why don't Filipinos claim Palau and Guam from the US too? These Americans are not saints and angels. Their bases are targets in a war between China and USA. Too many Filipinos suffer from Stockholm Syndrome. Falling in love with their colonizers and rapists. Very sad. FRENCH occupied Tahiti and New Caledonia, Australians occupied Cocos islands, Ashmore reefs and Christmas island despite many history and the natives living there show greater links to Indonesia. GUAM natives show greater DNA links to the Filipinos, can we take back those from these white colonialists? Why do you show so much hostility toward other Asians but bow down the white people?

[@NTraveller]

The US used Filipinos and Chinese aginst the Japanese, today the US uses Filippinos and Japanese against the Chinese... Seems like these "nicest" people from the "land of smiles" were only used, just like your dad's uncle, in a never-ending US projection of power across the ocean

[@danwelterweight4137]

You know who else fought there a few decades before that? American GIs when they were slaughtering 300 000 Filipinos and willing our entire villages and towns in the American Filipino war under Teddy Roosevelt and his roughriders.😂 Some of you Filipinos have a very short memory. You are Inviting your former colonial master back into your country and you proud of it😅. Can you imagine the Vietnamese inviting the French back into their country to build military bases and place troops there?😂 Can you imagine the Indonesians inviting the Dutch back into Indonesia to build military bases there and place their troops there after losing 500 000 people in the Indonesian war for independence. 😅 Inconceivable Only the Filipino thinks he is doing a great thing by bringing his former colonial master and his troops back into his country. Congratulations the Gringos are never going to leave again and they will interfere in your domestic affairs, your elections and in your country. Pretty soon they are going to put pressure on your government to adopt all their woke ideologies too, plus your country is going to become a big brothel for their troops just like it was before they left before. You will see what will come of this and you won't like it.

[@solkalibri1376]

​@Ashly ihaxx Bakit ka ba takot kung madamay? Hindi naman lahat ng Pilipins bobombahin ng China. Iyon lang may mga US bases ang titirahin nila. Pero kami dito sa Visayas ok lang. Kayo lang ang damay. Di kami kasali diyan.

[@xxoo-lp6vc]

From history record, everything U$ touch, escalate. Just look at Middle East, Ukraine, Taiwan. China will have excuse to build more island (security post) for their shipping route saying U$ threaten to choke them.

[@akane3549]

Japan and US proved themselves already to the Philippines through years of friendship.

[@reynaldotolentino140]

❤welcome to phil

[@jianitahuenda6644]

Big yes to edca

[@quadeong7453]

I think the best solution is to allow the US in the Philippines, but also to continue improving our own capabilities in the Philippines. We cannot keep relying on the US to help us when there is trouble, especially given how isolationist the US is becoming.

[@sunshinesun121]

Dream ON . Remember Af gina stan , Vietn am, Etc. When US losses are great ... Bye! Bye !

[@ssrae-2229]

Now and 20 years on.. PH together with US Japan Australia S.Korea CANNOT take on China : China is ACTUALLY made up of ''many countries''... they have 1.5 billion Chinese and you all even less than 200 million -

[@markangelobalbuena7765]

@@sunshinesun121Dream on. Look what happen to Russia in afhganistan. And the collapse of Soviet Union. Stop licking China ass. Stupid

[@quadeong7453]

@@sunshinesun121 how about you learn to spell and create a complete sentence before I listen to you?

[@quadeong7453]

@@ssrae-2229 and more than a third of them are senior. And you cannot even do basic math it seems because the US alone has 360 million.

[@francinebanez8207]

YES TO EDCA 🇵🇭🇺🇸🥰🥰🥰🥰🙏🙏🙏

[@rubiejerez9409]

Ok talaga si prof.❤❤

[@haridasification]

Phillipines has done the correct decision

[@cmsworld5591]

yeah that Cagayan governor saying that it will attract more enemies is kinda dumb specially when china already sees us as a potential enemy

[@RisefromDeath-qj3ne]

They went with the money 💰

[@tainle]

no they didnt they are stupid.

[@amycabacungan6640]

That decision will go bloody.

[@tainle]

@@amycabacungan6640 the problem is a lot of Asian countries who are not informed or don't know what US bring to the world. no it is not peace and harmony, but wars and death.

[@andrewbuffe5605]

That Cagayan governor is so naive, he even prefers "just promises" over nothing.

[@PsyphaX09]

Baka nabayaran na ng mga intsik.

[@ianhomerpura8937]

You can't blame him, since Cagayan has long been the staging point for invasions from the north, notably in 1582, 1662, 1899, and 1941.

[@jheckdeleon4244]

Hahaha traydor yan

[@jamesagain4435]

He is not naive,he actually received bribe money from China to oppose US present in his province.

[@juanmoreride1059]

Sya ay isang modern Makapili. Mukang malaki ang kinikita nya

[@jaimemanalo4382]

Watching from Houston Tx. Welcome USA thank you brave soldiers.

[@leenaizizcapili1407]

Ang pagasa natin ang bansang us mabuti ang layunin sa mga pilipino upang umunlad ang ating bansa sa pakipagtulungan ng ating pangulo maraming salamat po

[@worldlife9834]

SIngapore should be the next focus of the United States. US forces must be prepared to aggressively protect peaceful Taiwan from a hostile and aggressive China.

[@mainmusik3677]

There is WMD in afghanistan , go attack 🤮🤮🤮

[@aksbeixhev]

I don't understand why China is bullying all their neighbours. It seems so aggressive, unnecessary and stupid being on the wrong foot with neighbours, you should foster trade and friendship.

[@jeckjeck3119]

Dictatorships don't want friendship.

[@ramosity]

Oil and South China Sea passage control.

[@ALuckyDonkey]

The CCP does internationally what it does domestically because the ruling head is a Revisionist simpleton.

[@hackieagoncillo1577]

Maybe they idolize their western counterparts when it comes to expansion and taking control of the world order.

[@MooseMeus]

politics.

[@user-cg5ej8qy5q]

Good

[@user-df2qy6ue1t]

The Philippines should defend its sovereignty. The Filipinos should freely go fishing in their territory without being bullied by a water Canon by any foreign country.Moreover , Filipinos love democracy , freedom of religion , freedom of speech. .freedom ro Hava a dream, God bless the Filipinos,

[@renzcorr709]

This exercise will make our military stronger

[@GolDRoger-fx2fp]

No.

[@svm6916]

more iq on voting proper government official with proper iq to decide who is better or not can make country stronger

[@jacob-qg3zn]

WELCOME BACK to our PHILIPPINE SOIL💪MABUHAY Ang ating mga fisherman ngaun may protection na kayo sa Chinese bully GOD BLESS YOU at SALAMAT sa ating AFP at USAF💪

[@amycabacungan6640]

Patunayan ng na may ginawa ang kano sa wps harassment issue ng tsina.

[@jacob-qg3zn]

@@amycabacungan6640 Wala pa Kasi dahil Pina Ali's Sila sa Bansa Kya nga Sila lumapit Kay BBM para Maka balik Ang base nila sa bansa

[@Poohjin1]

I will fight for my country 🇵🇭🇺🇸💪

[@pincylakosi8832]

CHINESE claimed those reefs and islands before the PH became independent and your colonial masters never protested😂. Chinese never claim Natuna islands of Indonesia because they were inhabited by Indonesians. Indonesians used to play at Ashmore reefs and islands and even Northern part of Australia, in between Timor island and Northern Australia and now they are all under Australian territories. Borders change because of wars, effective occupation, legal reality and precedence etc. No Filipinos ever question of why the Euro Anglo Saxons can have many so far away colonies. Why don't Filipinos claim Palau and Guam from the US too? These Americans are not saints and angels. Their bases are targets in a war between China and USA. Too many Filipinos suffer from Stockholm Syndrome. Falling in love with their colonizers and rapists. Very sad. FRENCH occupied Tahiti and New Caledonia, Australians occupied Cocos islands, Ashmore reefs and Christmas island despite many history and the natives living there show greater links to Indonesia. GUAM natives show greater DNA links to the Filipinos, can we take back those from these white colonialists? Why do you show so much hostility toward other Asians but bow down the white people?

[@hindhtvaterrorism4559]

Nothing to fight about lol, you want to die for nothing over empty sea , how dumb is your nation to be used as a proxy by the US against China and you will be used by America to support there other proxy wars too against Russia and North Korea. Ukraine is not turning that great for the Americans and there proxy war against Russia. How great will yours be against China over nothing .

[@schizo2225]

I'll be happy to be enlisted in the AFP for the war against china

[@ainnemiguel7389]

Maybe ill fight first my own fear. Hope there bullets are made with dimsum and tofu, cooked with there credible kung fu.

[@paranoya733]

Literally mean: will only fight if US join.. No US no fight 😂

[@michaelcatillo9092]

Viva fillipino para Las filipinas. Godbless my our beloved country.. las islas filipinas❤

[@rubren9683]

Vamos Filipinos!! Viva Filipinas!! Para sa bayan..

[@danieljosephdelta44semperfi]

🇺🇸💖🇵🇭

[@elprincep582]

Viva Filipinas!!!

[@florpedro5732]

Wish US just kept the Philippines forever

[@vanzvinos6053]

learned from the fast..

[@Keyshhh]

if only China was more friendly towards the Philippines we could have had a wonderful bilateral relationship. We could have had a respectful dialogue on the SCS issue but instead they chose to exert their power and intimidate us.

[@jancapri9806]

the impossible dream of mixing oil and water.

[@jesselejarzar9486]

@@jancapri9806 That dream came true in my car, when it blew a head gasket. It le to the destruction of my car engine.

[@mpdmpd8118]

If US militant not on Asia turf nothing will happen...which history show china is an aggressor country

[@kenzousian1683]

@@jesselejarzar9486 be more mature in your comments. This is serious matter. Corny mo.

[@jesselejarzar9486]

@@kenzousian1683 the jest is a actually a lesson mix oil and water and soon destruction will follow. I apologize if you do not possess the wit to comprehend the statement.

[@crisfulohow1365]

Hindi talaga nakikita ni gov. ang nangyayari sa pilipinas sakanya lang.

[@pangitko3142]

sa totoo lang hindi Buhay ng tao ang insip niya pera, katulad lang sila ni roque mukhang pera walang pakialam sa territory ng bansa na baka mawala.

[@AreYouOrange]

Isa sa dahilan kung bakit di umuunlad ang Pilipinas dahil sa mga katulad ng ganyan politiko na puro pan-sarili lang ang iniisip. Sobrang gahaman, di bale na apihin at maghirap ang buong Pilipinas basta siya may ginto sa bulsa.

[@TheObeseDuathlete]

Mamba nga e haha

[@chessmaster9842]

Bulag sa pera kesa, sa pinaglalaban na teritoryo ng Pilipinas.

[@romeoETmike]

indi lang basta-basta ang Tsekwa magbibigay ng tulong o pera. Yan ay may katumbas.

[@BettyGozum-dc2is]

Thank you u.s.a. for aid in our country god bless you❤❤❤

[@manongocampo503]

The Himar and stingger its good for military uses to figthing inveder

[@alfredogubalane]

No matter what happen my all out support goes to the Philippines. We were protect and preserve our maritime rights in the West Philippine Sea. 🇵🇭

[@jacksonwong90]

Philippine always cross into SCS and yet complained , so china should follow Philippine by entering into Philippine and make complain against Philippine . Interview Philippine and not interview china , biased , double standard hypocrisy western media

[@willielim3269]

What about Sabah,if 🇺🇲 wants our help contain 🇨🇳 and 🇷🇺 in Western Pacific, then 🇺🇲 must help us return d Sabah to 🇵🇭.if not I rather not approve of using our 🇵🇭 military bases by 🇺🇲.

[@jacksonwong90]

I fully support and reserve the rights for china maritime rights in south China seas obviously belongs to china NOT shameful unreasonable , shame disgracing disgusting to claim other country territory as philippine ,isn't this cheating and theft , behaviour ?

[@jacksonwong90]

We will protect and preserve our maritime rights of SCS In accordance to international standards .

[@robdow6348]

As an American who married a Filipino, the US bases could protect the P.I. But the end game should be to buildup & train the Filipino military so they don’t need us.

[@jerolvilladolid]

The two largest US bases ever built outside the continental US are in the Philippines. Not in Germany, not in Japan, not in Iraq, but in the Philippines. Though these bases had been nationalized by the Philippines' military, it just shows the importance of the archipelago in past american planning

[@josebarretto7023]

Past.

[@pilotusa]

Well, yeah. It stands to reason that the huge U.S. bases were built in the Philippines. The Philippines was an Spanish colony and later an American colony when Subic was established as a naval base. Clark was founded as a U.S. Army fort while the Philippines was still an American colony.

[@abdiganiaden]

Are you talking about number of troops or area of base? Cuz I don’t think there’s more troops than say South Korea or Japan.

[@jerolvilladolid]

@@abdiganiaden area. The Philippines was America’s only true colony. And so they were able to expropriate obscene areas of land they never could get away with in occupied Japan or Germany.

[@abdiganiaden]

@@jerolvilladolid or maybe cause land is cheaper… you just shilling by adding the rest man it’s obvious

[@chrisnadres494]

Watching, from Brampton, Ontario, Canada ❤❤❤❤❤

[@user-ce2bx4uy1e]

I support EDCA,without inhibition neither hypocrisy.The mother land is in need of a strong Father to protect its Sovereign interest !

[@jamesvolta]

Great storyline and editing. We the viewers got both side of the argument. Congrats CNA insider

[@DasGrimbo]

One more pawn for the US chess board via WWIII

[@happymelon7129]

"Indo" replace "Asia" is to bait India to join QUAD , to become the boss of SCS. Also to amplify conflict between India and China. The ‘Indo-Pacific’ strategy “not only aims to erase the name Asia-Pacific and the effective regional cooperation framework in the Asia-Pacific region, but also aims to efface the achievements and momentum of peace and development fostered by regional countries with joint effort for decades.” The United States is “ganging up on others attempts to make Asia-Pacific countries ‘pawns’ of US hegemony.”

[@didierduplantier8359]

What do you expect them to do? Just sit an watch while China pushes its way all the way up to their beaches? They are basically calling on a bigger bully to protect them from a bully

[@DasGrimbo]

@@didierduplantier8359 100% agree with you there is not much anyone can do at this point but choose a side and hope for the best. Truly sad commentary on the state of the world today. I wish the U.S. government would stop trying to police/run the world, we have enough issues at home.

[@didierduplantier8359]

@@DasGrimbo The military industrial complex wants perpetual wars to feed their machines. The US has been at war since 9/11 if you haven’t paid close attention. For those of us who were directly involved, that has always been reality. However, with that said, there are more at stake in the Sea of Champa than most people realize. More than 80 percent of South Korea and Japan’s energy supplies traverse through that stretch of the ocean and they are our treaties allies. We cannot allow China to arbitrarily claim an entire sea as their own pond because they feel like it. If and when it makes sense for the US to step in as the world’s policeman then it would be here and now to stop this nonsense from happening. I believe the wars we fought in Iraq and Afghanistan was a waste of time and resources but not this one. This is one we must fight and win and I will reenlist if they call on me.

[@efrenbalbin7492]

Do you think the Philippines will not be taken over by China if it remains neutral? China has already taken over our islands as we speak.

[@paulinopabello3097]

Worth in the sense that they are improving our bases with modern equipments. Patrolling our sea with boats that are big and modern.

[@IZTheOne]

Philippines has always been the US base since I was born. Not surprised they will be packed with US soldiers once again.

[@gsuzuki6138]

And bring with them endless prostitution.

[@gaoxiaen1]

They're Marines, not soldiers.

[@americanracist6776]

Luzon is a puppet of America under by Aguinaldo government, it never change, until now Luzon is a puppet of America😂

[@FolloweroftheRock]

Boo!

[@orangemaganda9737]

The local government of CDO isn't concerned about it's country's interest. It is only concern about it's town's interest. Remember that CDO is still part of the ROP and not the PRC.

[@rexreyes6911]

Mabuhay ang U.S ito ang tunay na nagmamalasakit sa bayan natin..

[@donnymarrion3576]

This is one of the best unbiased and truthful documentation video I've ever watched. Thank you

[@chenghonggoh4746]

Taiwan today, Philippines tomorrow. Who will be next?

[@happymelon7129]

😆Pakistan against India . So true.. If two fishes are fighting in water, a Englishman must have passed by. - a native American saying . They use Ukraine against Russia Taiwan against china Pakistan against India . Naughty America. Nobody does it better. Always amplify conflict and brought war to others home. 😅

[@chenghonggoh4746]

@@happymelon7129 Did they use Vietnam against China? Did they use India against China? That Englishman must have lived in China. 😂

[@jamesleeborgonia222]

China will be Taiwan the other day 🙊

[@AStepOfGrace]

Just like that

[@PerfectoDelfinJr]

All praises, honor and glory for God.