Hindi ito Marites: ASEAN’s lukewarm support for the Philippines

[@chrisk7118]

Philippines must become strong enough to stand in its own if required.

[@Toolbox12-y1p]

It is required and a must

[@black_sheep2520]

I don't think the leadership is committed to becoming strong. Defense spending should increase to at least 1.5% of gdp, and R&D should increase to at least 1% of gdp. Who wants to defend a weak ally? The Philippines is a liability to any strong nation. It doesn't help that Filipinos are culturally colonized.

[@mari02132]

Stronger political will like Israel n Singapore....

[@mysterycharm03]

@@black_sheep2520 I will not use the term "weak ally" given the strategic location of the Philippines for western powers, it's definitely a leverage to maintain indo pacific balance. There's no need to increase military spending as there is already an existing mutual defense treaty that protects the nation if in case of a conflict, China did actually cause this issue to balloon, they are occupying PH territorial waters as they are getting closer and closer to the coastline, harrashing the fishermen and even harminng the coastguards. Endless attack of water canon. They only stopped when the mutual defense treaty has been re-enforce. How many negotiations did the past admistration did, even Duterte pacified them but they took advantage. ASEAN is not a security alliance, they don't have a say regarding geopolitical conflicts if the national security is already at risk.

[@dn6127]

We are on our own. Always.

[@fkoff7649]

that's because a lot of the Filipinos don't defend the country just like the DDS fanatics, they are more loyal to Duterte and China than their own country.

[@fredtacang3624]

Wala naman kase sila stake sa sprarlys kumpara satin. Kaya iba pananaw nila sa china-usa issue

[@osyoso_ilonggo]

Own ka dyan.

[@bebot2014]

ASEAN will not help us with regards to Code of Conduct or bullying because it is not in each member country the characteristic of "kapwa" (both, together etc)...even the term "tropa" I always hear it with adult children and teenagers but I also hear it among soldiers. Alliances might not come from neighbors after all.

[@sammysammy-d5r]

This is true, dependent mga asean countries sa china in terms of economic trade kaya wapakels sa south china sea issues mga shupitbalur natin kaya ang tsina is taking advantage all asean countries sympathy.

[@leonardmichaelmarkrandrup2375]

The Philippines is fighting for international law and order which will benefit SEA. Yet SEA is divided.

[@fredtacang3624]

Ayaw ng malaysia, brunei, indo sa usa bec of israel/mid-east conflict (muslim issue), hence they're not concerned with usa issues (SCS) Other countries benefit from china's economy (to be the biggest in the world within the decade) Phl ang pinaka may issue against china bec of spratlys and our ties to america

[@kzm-cb5mr]

Other Southeast Asian countries can deal with China in their own way and they're confident. Huwag na manghatak ng ayaw.

[@fugak-han0072]

Simple lang: walang paki ang mga asean members sa pinas dahil mas mahalaga ang pera ng Tsina sa economiya nila. Mahirap magtiwala sa mga kapitbahay na inggit sa paglago ng pinas.

[@jharedjabon12]

no one will help us in asean, we need to stand with our own force!

[@junielesparas8018]

Philippines became isolated when it comes claims in south china sea 😢😢 even vietnam was silent 🤫

[@mochapoundcake]

ASEAN is weak based on this issue alone. As a consequence, the code of conduct will never materialize. Those countries dependent on China might regret their inaction later on once they find out how untrustworthy China really is.

[@kzm-cb5mr]

Philippines' mistake was expecting support in the first place, it just made our country look truly naive in international politics, a clear indication that we don't even know our neighbors and their thought processes. Filipinos have always prided themselves as Western-leaning while ignoring our neighbors and now we're seeing the results of voluntarity ignorance.

[@dogwithcigaretteinmouth]

This is true. Many southeast Asian nations view us as a puppet of the US, which isn’t wrong in a sense. We deserve our own autonomy and our own rights regardless of the US. Right now we’re caught between two colonial powers and the rest of Asia is going to feed us to them.

[@mochapoundcake]

@@kzm-cb5mr You won’t know until you bring it up. It also puts every member nation’s true sentiment on the record.

[@akturosu]

Imo, if anything, we need to figure out how stand out on our own. As always, look at Vietnam. Despite having almost no media coverage in terms of their issues with China in the SCS, they not only manage to hold the most islands and territories within the area, but are also able to reap the benefits of China's economic excursion in SEA. Why? Because they know when to speak and be assertive, and they know when to be pragmatic and shut up. Vietnam has time and time again managed to best China not only because its truly committed to forging good relationships with all while not sacrificing anything, but also because it's industry is it's leverage against China. The Philippines has nothing. For one, we depend too much on the US without receiving anything in return. We are always under the assumption that they will save and help, but we are only being manipulated and used as a pawn. Our service-based economy hinders us from the same industrial leverage and growth that Vietnam has. And because our growth is limited, our military is limited, leaving us in a constant spiral downward. Only through an aggresive foreign policy and an economy that is able to stand on it's own and offer an alternative to China can we fight back.

[@coolquezon4525]

ASEAN got no Balls.

[@Missy_potato]

Takot din cla at mas prefer nla china kaysa sa atin kaya tahimik cla dpt magplakas tau mga pilipino para skaling may mangyari atleast handa tau😢

[@petebngyn]

Because Asean is an economic organization and not a military pact. Didn't Duterte say we cannot rely on anyone, even the US. Thats why he played it safe. He saw how China became an economic power before become a military power and that was what he wanted to do, earn enough money to become rich to buy armaments so you dont get bullied. Meanwhile, play it safe while you do this. Play the middle ground. How did China get rich? By attracting its enemy's (US and EU) factories to relocate to their country. Make it attractive for the businesses to invest, be friendly to them.

[@abrqzx]

Duterte played safe by telling China to build more military bases in our islands without our permission? 😂

[@magdadarosadesert354]

Our guys have no idea how to deal with international issues, which is why our fellow claimant countries are progressing while we are not. However, our administration is a good magician; it can make billions of pesos disappear.

[@Richie-rs3wp]

This is true, unfortunately.

[@mark72141]

Kasi hawak ng Tsina ang leeg at buntot ng ibang mga ASEAN bansa.

[@erinpilla]

Cambodia, Indonesia yeah

[@mark72141]

@@erinpilla Laos even Malaysia.

[@fredtacang3624]

Tayo naman hawak ng usa. Pick your master

[@mark72141]

@@fredtacang3624 Walang choice dahil sa patuloy ng pang-aapi ng Tsina sa kagagawan ni Digong. Kung minsan kailangan mamili. Tuloy naman ang trade at diplomatic relation ng Tsina at Pilipinas.

[@mackelremz3330]

true​@@mark72141

[@Jimdandy369]

Hindi naman natin kailangan ang kanilang suporta. At takot ang mga ASEAN sa China. Kaya divided ang mga ASEAN. Ang Pilipinas ay kailangang tatagan ang mga Claim at Depensa laban sa illegal grabber na China. Huwag tayong patatalo sa masamang balak ng China. Marami din naman tayong kakampi na Light Minded na mga Bansa. Mabuhay ang Pilipinas.❤ Mabuhay si PBBM.😊

[@MelvinStaRita-yb2fm]

This documentary video is top-tier,flawless in its journalistic integrity.

[@darkboard5556]

And low naman ng standards mo. Obvious naman na dumbed down yan para daw maintindihan ng marami. Condescending nga ang tone eh.

[@darkboard5556]

Puro pa daw daw daw lol

[@DibIrken]

Mas maraming ambag ang Amerika sa labor and employment ng Pinoy dahil sa mga BPO. Malaki din ang naging tulong nila sa pagdepensa ng Pinas nung World War II. Mas maganda na ituloy abg pakikipagkaibigan natin sa US kesa sa Tsina. Wag tayo papaapi sa mga Tsino.

[@inTagalog-yt2lf]

Forge other cooperations.

[@ducaobalageo2059]

It is because chinese influence..like Laos that depends of economic relef of China

[@MultiFandom8isFate]

Not until the other SEA countrieS reduce their dependency on China for their funds snd technology. And that could only happen if the United States of America offers help in these regions as well or anyone at all that are not allied to China.

[@shawnisthename]

It will soon be irrelevant, malapit na matapos mga high speed train ng China in all ASEAN country (except PH). Asia will soon become Europe (Not PH).

[@doodstolentino7604]

Mas alam nila kesa sa mga bomoto sa mga traydor na tradpols...

[@tetzet3254]

20 years na nga yan at yan pa din nirereport nyo at kami pa tinanong nyo kung ssuportahan namin. Dapat tinatanong nyo yung mga dating nakaupo kung ano nga ba ginawa nila at sana hindi tayo humantong sa nabubuli lang.

[@alexmtorres]

Kapitbahay ko inchek sa barangay Matagal na Tayo nasakop Ng china.. I see it pa pogi lang.... Hopeless

[@gll1128]

The Philippines is the US’s lapdog the next ukraine! 😂

[@critique7767]

Negosyo or kalayaan? - hen. Luna is proud sa pilipinas d tayo tumiklop sa china dahil lang sa kapalit na pera/investment like the other countries you mention especially malaysia.

[@anythingeverything385]

Useless Ang ASEAN pag dating sa usapin sa spartly Hindi united

[@mychannltv1483]

No😂

[@fredtacang3624]

In a recent survey, more in asean actually prefer china, primarily for economic reasons (mas gusto nila pera kesa armas). Vietnam, sg, phl ang predominantly pro-usa Malaysia, indo, brunei ayaw sa usa bec of israel/mid-east conflict (muslim issue) Phl pinakapro-usa bec aside from being a former american colony, tayo pinakamalapit sa spratlys, kaya pinakamarami conflict din. Vietnam kahit komunista, ayaw sa china bec of paracel islands, also spratlys Kaya di pwede pag-isahin asean sa issue bec magkakaiba sitwsyon. Otherwise majority wins, meaning pro-china din dapat tayo

[@jumarkpelismino5632]

Isabak sa giyera si Sandro...

[@NobleSaintDGreat]

meron kapag patay na si XI...

[@sanjosevincit6599]

If it’s Rappler; it’s Marites….

[@johnvista2858]

May pa condemn pa sila g alam sa Israel na hindi ata nila na realize na sila na rin ang susunod na Palestine😂

[@jaysonlee962]

Why would ASEAN risk for other country? Philippines should not let other suffer from what situation they're in. ASEAN country support China because of expanding their economically ties to them. Philippines shouldn't dare china because we are going to suffer if china banned to export products in the Philippines. Do you think we can afford western products that cost dollar? + Where our electricity come from?... BBM will also follow the footstep of Duterte when he want peace couz we dont have gut or chances to win.

[@mohammediqbal1048]

Wala, kailangan natin ipagtanggol ang claim natin, alone if necessary. Umalis na rin tayo sa ASEAN, pakinabang lang ng ibang members ang concern nila.

[@onyxriver]

Leaving ASEAN would have countless negative implications. Mawawala FTA natin sa AEC, pati yang mga visa-free travels sa mga ASEAN countries mawawala. We also have to renegotiate bilaterial relations isa isa. Magiging isolated din ang Pinas.

[@chirocroix2456]

​@@onyxriverat baka tumaas din ang import.

[@kzm-cb5mr]

Di naman defense treaty ang ASEAN, bakit ka aalis?

[@onyxriver]

@@chirocroix2456 sure yan, di lang inport parti exported goods and services natin. kasi nga mawawala mga FTA with all ASEAN countires. Need to renegotiate. Same with what happened to the UK when they left the EU.

[@abrqzx]

@@onyxriver better to join EU than Pro-China ASEAN, China rin ang dahilan kung bakit di matapos-tapos ang civil war sa Myanmar while the others ASEAN countries licking CCP butts 💀

[@Hustler88888]

NO WAY!