The Philippines Japan Military Economy: The Next Miracle

The Philippines and Japan have formed a strong defense partnership due to shared concerns about China's influence. Japan has provided advanced equipment, benefiting both countries economically. Challenges include potential tensions with China and technological integration issues, requiring careful diplomacy.
Narrated by Tom McKay
Video Edited by iyanbriandi
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Brought to you by the Behind Asian Team.

[@BehindAsia]

What do you think the Philippines and Japan working together on defense means for the future of their region?

[@rhyanjill]

Means we'll finally get to see Gundams and Super Robots. LOL But seriously, the radar systems alone is a gigantic game changer especially in the Bashi Channel, which for the most part is majority dotted by Philippine islands in the north. It also means the response time to a major Chinese aggression will be quicker.

[@c0smicbyte]

This is a great step towards the preservation of international law and order in that part of the world. Maybe the time is now ripe for forming a regional military alliance among democratic nations in the Asia Pacific region.

[@raulsaria2247]

The world is peaceful but china mess it up. We cannot blame d small countries. The 9 dash line now 10 tomorrow 20 dash line and so on. It becomes like a computer software that they keep updating to their benefits.

[@banaterist]

This is good to ASEAN and india as well as australia

[@lolyviclaurente2039]

How about the form a nato of South East Asian nation to guard their exclusive economic zone ?

[@didierduplantier8359]

For the Philippines to turn to Japan for an ally says a lot about how much they dislike China. Japan had also provided Vietnam with coastal patrol boats to help them keeping an eye on Chinese incursions

[@GrimYak]

Not really, I know we had a very bad experience during WW2 but after that we have slowly rebuilt connections. the Philippines outlook of Japan is very positive with no animosity towards japan.

[@Azmuth01]

@@marks4553 No, we're not the main loser if China pulls out, they are. Also, you're just fear mongering, I bet you're on China's side when a major war breaks out. Also, your comments say otherwise, wumao troll. >If the USA isn't genuine with their words, then why they're the first one to respond on helping us when our country was heavily damaged by Typhoon Yolanda? Spoiler: China was only forced to help us back then, so they'll look good in front of us. >Japan, was never, and will never be a NATO member. >No, China is the main loser if they pull out their investments here in the Philippines. Even Singapore, Japan, The Netherlands, The UK, The US, South Korea and India had bigger investments here by value. The only reason you say that they invest here the most is because of those misleading lies that they were babbling about. All talk and promises but no action yet. >Yes, Filipinos could forgive, BUT never forget. In conclusion, your knowledge about the geopolitical shitshow that's been done here in our region is shallow and you're just blinded by their (USA and Japan) past's mistakes. Try harder trolling next time.

[@kitolz]

All your points avout the US and Japan are valid, it's just that China is way worse than them. It says a lot that China does not have local allies. All China needed to do was not be overtly aggressive and they could have been leading a SEA coalition. But instead they push every country that's not an international pariah straight into the arms of the US and its allies.

[@jotunman627]

@@marks4553 Each 60m Chinese fishing boat can haul in a ton of fish a day. (April 2020), For three months, these Chinese fishing boats poached 240,000 kg of fish daily in PH seas. They are illegally taken daily by a fleet of more than 200 Chinese fishing vessels that had massed in the West Philippine Sea, China have been overfishing and pooping on the sea. (dumping raw sewage and garbage into the ocean destroying coral reefs where the fishes breed, depleting marine resources.). China has denied Filipino fishermen the ability to fish “in our own waters. This is almost as worst as an invasion..... Philippines have to import galunggong from China, with much of the fish likely taken from its exclusive economic zone (EEZ).

[@CODEX-tx5nr]

​@@marks4553​First of all, all you comments are half-truths. The admin in 2013 are right in bringing to court the excessive expansionist ambitions of the ccp around the WPS so the Philippines' Maritime rights are strongly affirmed. The investment of China to the Philippines is self serving because of high interests and does not need criteria whether politicians lined it up in their pockets, making a possibility of debt traps. Third, although Japans population is aging, same thing happens in China due to gender disparity and one child policy. India now has overtaken china as the most populous country and should overtake China economically due to younger population and English literacy.

[@sampaguita2056]

Thank You Japan for your contributions in our military Modernization .

[@dhada26]

Ur welcome 😁

[@kabysummit5801]

What did they do?

[@dino.niichan1991]

I think Philippines choose to side more and trust more on Japan because they give more benefits and helped Philippines more than China did. China mostly give loans, most of which were one-sided and can considered as traps. Japan just sort of give and give even without assurance of an all out deals and agreements announced publicly, especially during the Pandemic.

[@aqua_fuschia6178]

@@marks4553 It's a matter of trust, that simple.

[@rowbearly6128]

@@marks4553 BOT CCP BOT.

[@lizardking3979]

@@marks4553 LOL Chinese commie here

[@kahldiss2689]

@@marks4553 china has nothing to pull out from the philippines because it has minimal investments. the rest did not materialized. it was still japan who had provided major loans to the philippines.

[@armadox9773]

​@@marks4553TRAYDOR AT MAKAPILI!!!

[@user-go8ft2jx3k]

God bless Philippines and Japan.

[@muchafdlolludin]

I hope that this cooperation with Japan can help the Philippines to secure it from China.

[@marks4553]

very naive

[@Azmuth01]

@@marks4553

[@kabysummit5801]

I am wary of the Japanese government and their military. Not to be trusted. Why don't the Filipinos try to find out by asking the Japanese to offer a formal apology for what they did in WW2. Also, the Japanese buried a lot of the looted precious metals in the Philippines mountains. Ask the Japanese military to confess to where they are buried.

[@zzzzzsleeping]

Japan not only helped the Philippines in their military modernization but also the Philippines infrastructures. Most of the Philippines transportation, such as railroad, underground subways, and industrial and manufacturing, are Japan based businesses. The two nations found peace through respect, forget and forgiveness. The Philippines respect and embraced Japan cultures. In turn, Japan responded with actions to help and mend their relationship with the Philippines. THIS IS THE BEGINNING OF THEIR CLOSED RELATIONSHIP.

[@marks4553]

Both Japan and China invested in modernization in Infrastructures, that is a fact and not a biased information. How you view China and Japan is very shallow, the Main issue with CHINA and Philippines is that we don't know how the past administration in 2013 handled WPS, whether they had an monetary agreement to buyout WPS to their corrupt pockets or they were just idiots. CHINA's goal is to have a base in WPS for geopolitical advantage as that specific area is where you can intercept / Cut China's passage for Supply in case a WAR breaks out in the future. That is also the only reason why USA is "HELPING" Philippines with their flowery words while Filipinos think they are heroes when in all honesty they aren't. CHINA invested in the Philippines so they would gain Philippines as an Ally by investing billions instead of a War battle ground in case US decides to take on CHINA with their War hunger to still be on top of the world. When you say JAPAN, you are talking about a US ally, Japan is a member of NATO don't expect that they are helping Philippines just for the sake of your ALTRUISTIC Naive idealistic beliefs. In all honestly, Philippines have a lot to lose if CHINA pullouts ALL their Investments in the Philippines, CHINA has a massive market compared to Japan with their dying population and US don't really invest that much because all they care are wars, they make all their money from wars as they are the top Weapons Manufacturing country. Once CHINA pulls out ALL of their investments and Philippines will make friends with NATO.... PHILIPPINES will become BATTLE GROUND, Filipinos think US and JAPAN as their knight and shining armor and don't realize their country neighbor is CHINA. Funny thing enough how Philippines Love US and Japan and forgot how they massacred their fellow filipinos back in the day by those same people.

[@Mordred004]

@@marks4553Nice try chinese troll

[@rowbearly6128]

@@marks4553 Nobody forgot, they are mature nations that can deal with the past. (Try it.) China is a criminal naton, ruled by gangsters that took power at the point of a gun, destroyed CHinese culture and threatens its neighbors . Of course free nations like Japan and the Phillipines will come together in mutual interest to defend against the Criminal Communist Party.

[@Azmuth01]

@@marks4553 Oh, I just found out that you're pasting over this comment section your misleading statement so let me do the same for mine too. No, we're not the main loser if China pulls out, they are. Also, you're just fear mongering, I bet you're on China's side when a major war breaks out. Also, your comments say otherwise, wumao troll. >If the USA isn't genuine with their words, then why they're the first one to respond on helping us when our country was heavily damaged by Typhoon Yolanda? Spoiler: China was only forced to help us back then, so they'll look good in front of us. >Japan, was never, and will never be a NATO member. >No, China is the main loser if they pull out their investments here in the Philippines. Even Singapore, Japan, The Netherlands, The UK, The US, South Korea and India had bigger investments here by value. The only reason you say that they invest here the most is because of those misleading lies that they were babbling about. All talk and promises but no action yet. >Yes, Filipinos could forgive, BUT never forget. In conclusion, your knowledge about the geopolitical shitshow that's been done here in our region is shallow and you're just blinded by their (USA and Japan) past's mistakes. Try harder trolling next time.

[@konsanalite]

​@@marks4553don't act as if mainland China wouldn't be a battleground. Once War starts, China's economy will fall very deep within the ranks of Asian nations. You're exactly the idiots who said EU wouldn't survived Winter 2022 without Russian Oil, look where exactly we are now. EU is still up and supplies Ukraine with the military aid it needs while mainland Russia is being attacked by Drones and rubble keeps plummeting down.

[@gloriabort2879]

Philippines 🇵🇭 Japan 🇯🇵 👍👍👍

[@francisccastaneda2231]

Before the WW2, Japanese businessmen were already establishing and running productive businesses almost all over the Philippines. Both Japanese and the Filipinos were friendly to each other. And it is again the friendship between that two countries that are very important for both countries.

[@sixthcairn]

They even helped during the Philippine Revolution.

[@Abdul_JaculBuratsadorSalsalani]

I wish to have Philippines, South Korea Taiwan, & Japan create their own Association as Pacific Coast Gateway.

[@GameplayTubeYT]

Definitely

[@rosieroblox4874]

But America will take advantage, they will only used us as proxy if they go to war against China like they are doing in Ukraine for their self interests..

[@Abominable_Intelligences]

A 3 way alliance sharing coastal waters and trade. Sounds pretty good! That way it can pave way to isolating Chinese incursions

[@KK-tt6ui]

Don’t forget the rest of Southeast Asia is

[@Abdul_JaculBuratsadorSalsalani]

@@KK-tt6ui There's already an ASEAN Summit for that... so it's kinda redundant to have them included once again. The new Pacific Coast Gateway Summit could focus on Maritime Freedom of Navigation as a New Branch for UNCLOS.

[@arturodigman8453]

GOD BLESS JAPAN AND THE PHILIPPINES.

[@ronslabs6531]

Japan is one of aTRUE FRIEND of the Philippines, bcoz is always there to help in any way.

[@seanlander9321]

Bull dust.

[@RaneeLopez-vz1js]

Forget the history . The important is today . Moving on ... respect

[@user-ko5ul7yi1x]

And that's the thing with china: They're still holding grudges with everyone, bullying weaker nations and want revenge from that century of humiliation.

[@RacerX1971]

Phillipines have so much potential but the politicians are so crooked that they hamper their economic growth 😢😢

[@harv5425]

fax

[@twerkysandwich64]

True since they are considered to be the most talented Asian

[@Abdul_JaculBuratsadorSalsalani]

It's because of the running Manchurian Political Entity that is funded by the CCP-PLA to run for specific Government Position in the Philippines every election to push and pave the way for Chinese Communists Agenda. And the Philippines 🇵🇭 now discovering their CCP-PLA tactical moves to Hijack our Economy and Sovereign Security.

[@pongangelo2048]

​@@twerkysandwich64we have the potential to be strong yet we choose to be a hedonists. We prefer to complain, drink, smoke and get pregnant at the early age instead of disciplining ourselves.

[@justinim9389]

@@twerkysandwich64only Filipinos believe that

[@quasimotto8653]

I'm VERY happy to see this type of alliances in East/Southeast Asia. While I think it is critical that the US be involved in alliances in this region, it's important the the alliances NOT be just "the US with Country X" and then "the US with Country Y" and then "the US with Country Z". The alliances MUST also be between countries that are both within that region. I think that it's also critical that Japan create partnerships and trust with countries that it had previously invaded (the Philippines, ROK, etc). There are still a lot of wounds and hard feelings from WW2 based on Japanese invasions. This is an opportunity for Japan to show that they are now "one of the good guys" and hopefully heal some of those old wounds and feelings.

[@kabysummit5801]

I am wary of the Japanese government and their military. Why don't the Filipinos try to find out by asking the Japanese to offer a formal apology for what they had committed in WW2. Also, the Japanese buried a lot of the looted precious metals in the Philippines mountains. Ask the Japanese military to confess to where they are buried so the Philippinos can benefit from it.

[@princetsa9547]

For me thanks to japan the Philippines is on track to modernized the arm forces and defending our sovereignty

[@melvinvillafuerte1784]

Not only Japan,even Israel,South Korea and more country that enter to compete their technology for the Philippines

[@paranoya733]

Because they don't want u to produce anything, they want u to buy

[@dickmelsonlupot7697]

@@paranoya733 As a Filipino, I'd rather buy from them than buying "Filipino made" stuff. Hell, I'd rather buy Chinese than actual Filipino stuff. Many will not accept it but anything actually made by my country without any foreign investment is just downright shhhttt. My country is still very lacking in terms of manufacturing especially with our problem with electricity rates and the toxicity of labour groups. I'll only trust "Pinoy quality" if we could get nuclear power and make way for a proper manufacturing sector especially with a great or at least good metallurgy capabilities.

[@paranoya733]

@@dickmelsonlupot7697 What a mentality 😂

[@dickmelsonlupot7697]

@@paranoya733 I'd rather be real than be a *FAKE* patriot who screams "mUh pEyLiPeEnZ" or "dApAt mAyD iN dA pEeLePeNz" yet will still hypocritically buy all American or Jap stuff and not buy any actual "Pinoy made" or even "Pinoy assembled" products at all. It's really funny to see people like you act like *FAKE* nationalists but will die by their Thai-made cars yet won't care to buy or support "Pinoy assembled" products like the Foton trucks and buses or even get PH assembled bikes like those from Bristol

[@felisalogrono7747]

Japan and philipines are closed friends. We have morebfilipinos working in japan. More economic infrastures were assisted. Thanks a lot .

[@bongjunio2046]

God bless Goverment of JAPAN 🇯🇵 Philippines 🇵🇭♥️

[@DutchBane]

Spain also will provide pinas with a submarine force at a discount price. Not only supplying the submarines itself but also the infrastructure, training and expertise. 🇪🇸❤️🇵🇭

[@chaseroberts3111]

Just like America and Vietnam, bitter enemies now close allies

[@japanesefilipinorinsan]

My both countries ☺️☺️☺️ as Filipino Japanese ❤🇯🇵🇵🇭✨️✌️

[@MrEjidorie]

Military cooperations between Japan and the Philippines are quite crucial for the United States in order to contain China`s military provocation. These two nations also provide military bases to the US military forces. A tripartite alliance of the United States, Japan and the Philippines is a champion of democracy and freedom in Asia Pacific region.

[@aSSGoblin1488]

unfortunately ph is still operating 105mm truck towed artillery😢

[@DOT107]

@@aSSGoblin1488yes and no. I managed to get a view of all the new equipment during the maritime war game with the US. we both have old and new equipment. the older one were relegated for training and stationed at certain camps near the shores/Airport

[@kabysummit5801]

US just wants a war with China. PH should try to avoid getting stuck in the middle.

[@slavaUk22]

Arigato and Mabuhay Japan Philippines mutual cooperations 🙏💯❤️

[@hunk2176]

Because of China, Philippines is putting importance in Arming instead of Modernizing the country!

[@awf6554]

Many countries are spending too much on arms, thanks to China and Russia.

[@XK-1101]

From one of our biggest enemies from WW2 to one of our greatest allies in the present.

[@TheEmperorjun]

❤❤❤Godbless the new partnership between the Philippines, Japan and the US...

[@mukadewolf530]

I like this development , it would be also interesting if the JSDF AND AFP worked side by side addressing insurgency here atleast the JSDF got to have *EXPERIENCE ON TERRORISM* so to actually counter a domestic one in their homeland.

[@madman026]

bro no one wants to throw those kinda blows yet we ant ready we need a decade more to even begin to be ready to take on China we need command and support structures with allies' joint command abilities on joint missions lot goes into an alliance

[@mukadewolf530]

@@madman026 we need to address local communist insurgency first having those redtard roaming means a walking information treasure to the chinese forces ... I cannot imagine some npa working under the AFP if a chinese invasion even occured i'm 100% sure the CPP-NDF-NPA will align with the CHINESE FORCES DUE TO THE FACT BOTH HOSTILE FORCES SHARE A COMMON IDEOLOGY [MAO COMMUNISM] and the chinese govt knows this to well and will use them to get in favor of us.

[@ivangopnik772]

​@@madman026time is running the only time we got is to be ready with everything we've got.

[@valianttmt8044]

The relationship between Japan 🇯🇵 and the Philippines 🇵🇭 is vital to freedom of navigation in the SCS since they, along with Taiwan 🇹🇼, make the first island chain line of defense against the CCP. But even beyond the EVIL CCP, it’s just important to have a military and economic relationship for the betterment of nations involved.

[@ARC7IT3CT]

The USA, Australia, Japan, and the Philippines are all part of this alliance, but it's clear who the weakest link is. With limited resources and the need to enhance our strategic capabilities, we find ourselves lagging behind the other players. The Philippines' strategic location is undoubtedly an advantage that the USA, Australia, and Japan value. However, when it comes to our military capabilities and our contribution to countering PRC aggression, we can only offer limited support. Our arsenal includes 12 FA-50s, 2 Frigates, 3 Corvettes, and a relatively small land army. To have a robust military, a strong economy is essential. Unfortunately, the Philippines currently faces economic challenges due to restrictive policies, protectionism, and an inefficient government system with inadequate infrastructure. It's imperative for the Philippines to initiate reforms and take decisive actions to secure its future as a nation.

[@frederickpo4390]

No matter that the Philippines has limited and older weapon systems but the offer to allow the Alliance use of strategic basing in the country is priceless! It eliminated the logistical problems that beset the US and its Alliance. The sites allow closer presence of missile sites, field hospitals, storage and warehousing, repairs and maintenance sites, electronic surveillance, command and control etc. Do not compare the contributions of the Philippines on equipment alone

[@tovarco]

There is just so much corruption in gov in the PI. That doesnt help things. Improvement there will help things across the board but I dont see anything changing. @@frederickpo4390

[@romeogerolaga7505]

That will change once they start harvesting oil and gas in palawan region.

[@maroonknight]

The only reason for being the weakest link is because of 30 years of corruption. Philippines was once had a strong military forces but the downfall begins because all the presidents starting to one Aquino and ends to another Aquino no president managed to strengthen and enhance the military power of the philippines. But then in 2016, Duterte became the presidents a new phase of the Philippines has begun he started acquiring new and modern equipments for military and other sector of enforcement agency. And the new golden age of infrastracture has begun in Duterte administration and I hope it will continue with Marcos administration and for whoever will become the next president of the Philippines.

[@marks4553]

Both Japan and China invested in modernization in Infrastructures, that is a fact and not a biased information. How you view China and Japan is very shallow, the Main issue with CHINA and Philippines is that we don't know how the past administration in 2013 handled WPS, whether they had an monetary agreement to buyout WPS to their corrupt pockets or they were just idiots. CHINA's goal is to have a base in WPS for geopolitical advantage as that specific area is where you can intercept / Cut China's passage for Supply in case a WAR breaks out in the future. That is also the only reason why USA is "HELPING" Philippines with their flowery words while Filipinos think they are heroes when in all honesty they aren't. CHINA invested in the Philippines so they would gain Philippines as an Ally by investing billions instead of a War battle ground in case US decides to take on CHINA with their War hunger to still be on top of the world. When you say JAPAN, you are talking about a US ally, Japan is a member of NATO don't expect that they are helping Philippines just for the sake of your ALTRUISTIC Naive idealistic beliefs. In all honestly, Philippines have a lot to lose if CHINA pullouts ALL their Investments in the Philippines, CHINA has a massive market compared to Japan with their dying population and US don't really invest that much because all they care are wars, they make all their money from wars as they are the top Weapons Manufacturing country. Once CHINA pulls out ALL of their investments and Philippines will make friends with NATO.... PHILIPPINES will become BATTLE GROUND, Filipinos think US and JAPAN as their knight and shining armor and don't realize their country neighbor is CHINA. Funny thing enough how Philippines Love US and Japan and forgot how they massacred their fellow filipinos back in the day by those same people.

[@jetrickgordo4026]

Another exciting development is with the Philippine Air Force's Combat Utility Helicopter procurement. It was announced that Japan's Subaru Corp is selected in supplying 8 new Bell 412EPX variant. Can't wait for the NTP for this project to be announced and approved.

[@johngrimm2074]

For the few that still have that idea that Japan should be hated because of what they did in WW2, the Philippines is governed by the values of "forgive not forget". We remember those atrocities, but we are ready to move on and secure a better future for the nation and it's people.

[@asdowo111]

Thank you Japan. My love for JDM cars, reading manga, watching anime and JAV has come full circle.

[@archonvelado8487]

Thank you so much for helping Philippines from JAPAN ❤️ and allowing America as respectful UNITED STATES been a Father of all Democratic Nations supportive to deterred threatened for war by wicked and stubbornness of Chinese Communist wanted to over throne all over the world and his mistaken identity as powerful but unrighteous BEHAVIOR to kill humanity soon as ever last +++

[@anettegoeujon8544]

Philippines needs all the help she can get from other countries. If Japan is willing and able to help the Philippines with military technology, why not. So that it can defend from aggressor.

[@jolibedano6970]

Maybe Japan and Phil should create an Asian NATO.

[@N3Garage]

APTO Asia Pacific Treaty Org

[@MrAnecro]

UPAGAN united Pacific gateway nations

[@martinchristianaguilar5135]

SEATO

[@Filam_Prepper]

Thanks to china, asean, will be a better version of nato, China keeps changing the 9 dash line to god who knows what it will be in the future, china has problem with almost all nation around it

[@jeanuytico6233]

Good going Japan❤

[@kamelyoj3711]

Japan amazing technology..+PH..brave Army = 🔥🔥

[@ncalba]

🇵🇭🤝🇯🇵 God Bless and Solid Real Love, Friendship. 🇯🇵 is increase helping the Defense Modernization of 🇵🇭.

[@cirilobarrera9053]

"" Long live the friendship of Japan and the Philippines ""

[@AldrinAlbano]

I think Japan should open their immigration policies for Filipinos and other friendly countries. There are many Filipino-Japanese folks that may want to immigrate to Japan. This, by itself, can help with Japan's low fertility rate and population erosion. After all, the Philippines have one of the highest fertility rate (population growth) in Asia.

[@anamarievivero7774]

Wag Po kayong mag alala unti unti na nadami ang Manga Company NG Japan na nag lalaan manguha NG Manga Filipino although Hindi nagagawa agad kasi nga po dapat DIN intindihin na kailangan ng secure na papeles BAGO mag simula hiring. Kakausap ko lang Po isang nakaka alam na maybe within one or two years mangunguha na ng manga pilipino staff’s. Antay antay lang po konte😉

[@bsit9439]

The problem is while ae are transitioning into a more advance economy we are now also experiencing a sharp downfall on birth rate. On the year 2022 Philippines has one of the lowest birth rate in southeast asia.

[@BadIdeaRight5]

sinimulan na nila sa japinoys hindi na sila gaano ka istrikto .

[@AldrinAlbano]

Yes your are correct but the Government can help here with "propaganda"?@@osteicht

[@AldrinAlbano]

Yes, the Philippines' fertility rate is down significantly in the last few years to ~2.5 births per woman in 2023. But keep in mind the population is now ~110 millions and growing still. @@bsit9439

[@GameplayTubeYT]

Thanks Japan!

[@iamrei856]

It was Anime. Philippines likes Japan because of Anime.

[@ericsonvillanueva9363]

God bless our allie's U.S.A. Japan, Australia ❤❤❤

[@butchveloso9461]

South Korea and New Zealand as well

[@notevenupfordebate]

Thank you, JAPAN❤❤❤!!!

[@NurseArielPhysiotherapists]

🇯🇵🇰🇷🇵🇭🇳🇿🇺🇲❤️

[@ThunderScream21]

I appreciate what president do to our country. I hope Philippines🇵🇭 will be economic growth country like Japan 🇯🇵. Much love from Japan🇯🇵 and Philippines 🇵🇭

[@nbapbaupdate8338]

Japan is one of a true friend of the Philippines

[@rhyanjill]

Awesome. I can't wait until they let us buy the Gundams/Mobile Suits. LOL But seriously though, those radar systems are gonna be very useful in Y'Ami island, right in the middle of the Bashi Channel.

[@ejmuerterisefromthedead8924]

lmao gundam xD

[@jmaca112]

yan ang pinakamagandang plano..magmanufacture ang Philippines ng modern high tech weapons like missiles ,smart bombs ,tanks,etc with the help of Japan tech and finance

[@marks4553]

lol You can't even manage your economy well Filipinos are so Naive

[@stargazer2280]

Walang problema basta maayos at mataas ang pasahod, madaming pinoy ang magttrabaho sa ganyang industriya.

[@theenigma7685]

🇵🇭 ❤️ 🇯🇵 nakama

[@alfredotorralba6899]

Welcome Japan and all allies. Together we will slay the evil dragon.

[@martinchristianaguilar5135]

Ha!, You Idiot!

[@sentiforcegt9663]

Omg

[@sentiforcegt9663]

Lol

[@sentiforcegt9663]

Sorry

[@robertopulutan5569]

Filipinos agree to this military alliance. We agree to this military alliance with Japan.

[@paulwilson915]

i love Japan...😊

[@josephtaboclaon3386]

Tnx japan for brotherly hood to helping both our defense stability.

[@dannyalcantara3759]

HELL YEA, Japan and Philippines work together military and economically, that will be GREAT, they can be GIANT in Asia and should be able to handle china by some massive means if not by all means. So let start working together for peace and stability in the region and keep china quiet or else sun will not shine on them forevermore.

[@jetniel497213]

China would wipe us off the face of the earth. Dont b delusional. Philippines is a liability, it relies too much on foreign aid to function by itself. Facts. Philippines doesnt have that much accomplishments unless its being babysat by other countries.

[@jaysecond42]

Philippines, Japan and USA the three countries that shred most bloodsheds during WW2. As someone who with ancestry that fought during those times I am happy to see this three helping each other, a vital understanding how important they are in controlling the pacific not just in territory but influence.

[@crappycat9056]

Pretty sure china went through worse with the unit 731 stuff and massacre of nanking doe

[@felisalogrono7747]

Good plan and idea for success in all aspects.

[@user-oo3lh1ls4r]

I dont mind if Philippines will become part of japan,US,UK and Australia. These countries are strong and better economy and stronger military. Our country is not well independent.

[@karahafu]

philppines should become a part of japan

[@Teriyaki418]

No way! This is crazy colonialism talk. We will never be treated as equals under American or Japanese occupation. Cooperation yes. Colonialism no!

[@martinchristianaguilar5135]

You must be Very Delusional!

[@stargazer2280]

You clown, do you think these countries want to colonize another country? It will be more of liability for them to colonize another country especially at these age

[@lcc-1974]

@@karahafuPart of Japan? They could help, and be a guest, but not be part of our country. We could love them, but not be part of us.

[@sunnybeach4837]

The Philippines is gods country. Leave the Philippines alone. Share your peace protection and wealth. Not threats of sea territory theft

[@raremeat-iloveit6488]

stupidity religious

[@NetarAlt]

BS

[@joshuam.6027]

*God's

[@raremeat-iloveit6488]

@@joshuam.6027 which one ? Allah , shiva , ohkalala, oyafahdhf, asdfwerqzcx ,asdhuqwe , ? ???

[@joshuam.6027]

@@raremeat-iloveit6488 i'm assuming that sunnybeacj is a fellow Christian, so Yahweh/Jehovah

[@booksteer7057]

It's a pretty remarkable alliance considering the almost unafathomable atrocities the Japanese inflicted on the Filipinos during WWII. 😣

[@rowbearly6128]

USA is allies with the Phillipines too,,don't forget the US massacres of civilians..Same with Indonesia, the US supported Suhartos massacres, funded death squads in Sth America, Assassinated democratically elected leaders in Sth America, organized coups against elected Governments, Sparayed chemicals on kids in Vietnam,,the list goes on. Japan has apologized for WW2 hundreds of times (google it before you protest), and give aid to those natons without terms or loans. USA doesn't. Nor does the UK, former colonial masters. I think Japan is one of the best global citizens, not like most western nations.

[@starlite5880]

Japan not only lose the ground war against the Americans, but also the propaganda war. In time of war, atrocities are committed by both side.

[@pongangelo2048]

Both Japan and USA committed unfathomable atrocities.

[@deangomez9268]

GOD bless and protect our Philippines and all our traditional allies and like-minded-friends - America, Japan, South Korea, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, India, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Israel together with several NATO and ASEAN countries against xi, ccp-china and their pla military forces hegemonic evil ambitions.

[@ReissValkner]

What the fuck am I doing? I literally have 2 assignments and 3 quizzes due tomorrow and I'm watching this

[@joshuam.6027]

thats a lot of dues...bruhh

[@conradnelson5283]

Excellent report

[@thugsrome]

The mortal Enemy before is now BROTHERS IN ARM.. Thank you JAPAN..

[@byron8657]

Japan n the Philippines the best of enemies during World War2 and now the best of friends for Peace Security and Stability and Economic prosperity of the Indo Pacific region! Together we stand divided we fall k! Strength Courage and Honor! K

[@maalat]

Japan and Philippines should share spirituality through ancient exposure to Buddhism by both countries. There are many Buddhist concepts in Sanskrit that are embedded in the Filipino psyche that Filipinos are not even aware of.

[@CeoABcompany]

Japan is awesome

[@michaelmadera5505]

That's good between Philippines and Japan

[@downtownmafia6637]

philippines is a dark horse in the pacific and asean.. though they lack technologies but their military fire power is one of the top 10 most war experienced in the world.....

[@pipebomber04]

It takes a miracle to do anything in the philippines cause theres hardship evrywhere.

[@jefrey123]

Dapat Sana yung government natin supurtahan yung matatalino o genius na estudyante na makap aral sa ibang bansa tulad ng aviation para balang araw makagawa tayo ng mga jet fighter o barko para di tayo umasa sa ibang bansa na makagawa tayo ng sariling atin

[@ksm273]

During the WW2, the Philippines was a USA colony. Japan fought against the American colonialism in Asia. Japan never fought with the Philippines.

[@ksm273]

@@comment8767 That is how Americans are brainwashed. Don’t you know the Philippines had to fight repeated wars with the US to gain its independence!!! The Philippines became independent only after WW2. Look up a history book. After WW2, every Asian country had to fight with the US and European colonial occupiers. Their independence was NOT GIVEN by Americans or Europeans. Asian countries fought and expelled the US and European colonizers. The ONLY exception for this was China. China sided with the West and fought against the Japanese and all other Asian people.

[@ksm273]

@@comment8767 On second thought, you probably are Chinese, who are completely and totally brainwashed. You got everything wrong. Asia was colonized by the West for hundreds of years; India by the British, Indochine by the French, Indonesia by the Dutches, the Phillipines by the Americans, and so on. Japan invested in China (Manchuria), Korea, and Taiwan. That is why those areas were well developed then (and are now). Go back to school or, if that does not make any difference, read books (not the books by Mao or Xi).

[@awf6554]

Oh dear. Are you Japanese?

[@assaulthetz]

I am just here, Waiting for Japan to Rearm and rebuild their Miltiary

[@red0014magnet]

I LOVE JAPAN

[@saldybalabag4847]

the high tech radar system provision by Japan is a great facility for the modernization of our monitoring, defence, and security of our territorial watches.

[@superbeef8653]

MAKE THE PHILIPPINES GREAT AGAIN 💖

[@noside8469]

I am a Filipino-Chinese in the PH🇵🇭 Sadly our Navy Vessels some donated by the U.S but they stripped it off with missile capability and advance radar system.... considering we are an ally for a very long time, they'd rather give Billions of dollars to Iran aand in turn America is having tensions with Iran also. The U.S allowed us to buy new Navy Vessels but didnt allowed missile defense systems imstalled... if that is so, then why bought military vessels that are just good for transporting and not defense. We'd rather bought Cruise ships instead...

[@RashaKahn]

Please who doesn’t want to ally and work with Japan, you know they’ll be first at making a giant robot for their military.

[@equilibriumfiles5768]

Japan and Philippines Iron Clad!

[@fakvachayna45]

We should thank chyna and russia for uniting the free nations of the world. Even S Korea and Japan are setting aside their hatred for each other because of a common enemy.

[@edwardeverett5627]

Why don't they recognize Taiwan as a country? It makes sense and would be the next step in supporting the independence of the island nation and having both countries work in conjunction with Taiwan would mean better security in the region

[@paranoya733]

Does philippines recognize the moslem MORO as a country?

[@jetniel497213]

Its not that simple....china thinks it owns taiwan... taiwan thinks it owns mainland china. Theyre intertwined. Its not a matter of recognizing it as separate because historically and politically they want One China.

[@edwardeverett5627]

@@jetniel497213 I have a feeling that Taiwan has progressed past the ownership of mainland China and is thinking avoid at all costs as the nasty mess that it left behind. The block of the 3 nations would be rather powerful in a unified stance against the CCP who trying to force themselves onto two of the three countries/economic zones

[@jetniel497213]

@@edwardeverett5627 its people yes...but the govt no...also if the 3 islands united that way i have a feeling mainland china would take it as a threat. The same way russia found the westerns blockade around its country a threat, and forced its way to ukraine..i see danger written all over that idea

[@MG77740]

We need a NATO for Asia and a multinational coast guard to deter dictator countries. Also, we need an immediate and BIG increase of defense investments in Philippines. Also, we should not have ANY Filipino military in potential aggressor countries, getting training or doing anything. Anyone who goes there we must assume that they were approached for recruitment and may have been indoctrinated. We need standardized equipment and communications among the democratic alliance. Also, we might as well just extend Nato to Asian so its one big democratic alliance that can communicate and fight together seamlessly.

[@MG77740]

@oo-ey2fl NATO is a dedicated military alliance with binding commitments for mutual defense. It has sophisticated structures in place for joint military operations and defense procurement. ASEAN is primarily a diplomatic and economic organization with a focus on regional cooperation and stability. While it does engage in defense-related activities, it doesn't offer mutual defense guarantees and doesn't have the same level of military integration as NATO. ASEAN is not nearly strong enough to deter conflict or respond decisively if conflict erupts in the region.

[@edmarantonio1531]

thank you japan

[@ianku5208]

Japan 🎉❤❤❤

[@EzekielDeLaCroix]

We should call this something... Some kind of Asian Co-Prosperity Sphere.

[@ivangim1]

Great development going forward. Mutual national security interest and benefit. Philippines should join QUAD & IPEC for its own added security.

[@oliverhora1821]

If your existence is being threatened, you'll just try your best to get as many allies as you can.

[@user-te9gm9jo3k]

Wow galing nman

[@renatoapostol8057]

GREAT LOVERS OF PEACEFUL CO-EXISTENCE AND SUPER POWER OF PROTECTIONS

[@lexmats6709]

Just to be clear to every non Filipino out there, just because we voted for a president, does not mean we agree with everything he did. I voted for Duterte but I sure hell did not agree to the shift to China. I am confident in saying that a large number of those who voted for Duterte (atleast those in the know) view China in a very negative light. This might surprise most people but the Philippine Chinese community are the ones that hate mainlanders the most. Often calling them as arrogant pricks, people with no respect for the local laws, and generally elitist assholes. Same could be said for Bongbong Marcos. I did not vote for the guy due to crimes inflicted by his father's cronies to my family (lost my grandfather in the martial law days), but the sins of the father is not the sins of the son. So far, BBM is doing a lot of the things that I wish Duterte did in the foreign affairs department. I hope he keeps proving me wrong and lead the Philippines away from the path of the communist filth that is China.

[@marks4553]

Both Japan and China invested in modernization in Infrastructures, that is a fact and not a biased information. How you view China and Japan is very shallow, the Main issue with CHINA and Philippines is that we don't know how the past administration in 2013 handled WPS, whether they had an monetary agreement to buyout WPS to their corrupt pockets or they were just idiots. CHINA's goal is to have a base in WPS for geopolitical advantage as that specific area is where you can intercept / Cut China's passage for Supply in case a WAR breaks out in the future. That is also the only reason why USA is "HELPING" Philippines with their flowery words while Filipinos think they are heroes when in all honesty they aren't. CHINA invested in the Philippines so they would gain Philippines as an Ally by investing billions instead of a War battle ground in case US decides to take on CHINA with their War hunger to still be on top of the world. When you say JAPAN, you are talking about a US ally, Japan is a member of NATO don't expect that they are helping Philippines just for the sake of your ALTRUISTIC Naive idealistic beliefs. In all honestly, Philippines have a lot to lose if CHINA pullouts ALL their Investments in the Philippines, CHINA has a massive market compared to Japan with their dying population and US don't really invest that much because all they care are wars, they make all their money from wars as they are the top Weapons Manufacturing country. Once CHINA pulls out ALL of their investments and Philippines will make friends with NATO.... PHILIPPINES will become BATTLE GROUND, Filipinos think US and JAPAN as their knight and shining armor and don't realize their country neighbor is CHINA. Funny thing enough how Philippines Love US and Japan and forgot how they massacred their fellow filipinos back in the day by those same people.

[@Azmuth01]

@@marks4553 Oh, I just found out that you're pasting over this comment section your misleading statement so let me do the same for mine too. No, we're not the main loser if China pulls out, they are. Also, you're just fear mongering, I bet you're on China's side when a major war breaks out. Also, your comments say otherwise, wumao troll. >If the USA isn't genuine with their words, then why they're the first one to respond on helping us when our country was heavily damaged by Typhoon Yolanda? Spoiler: China was only forced to help us back then, so they'll look good in front of us. >Japan, was never, and will never be a NATO member. >No, China is the main loser if they pull out their investments here in the Philippines. Even Singapore, Japan, The Netherlands, The UK, The US, South Korea and India had bigger investments here by value. The only reason you say that they invest here the most is because of those misleading lies that they were babbling about. All talk and promises but no action yet. >Yes, Filipinos could forgive, BUT never forget. In conclusion, your knowledge about the geopolitical shitshow that's been done here in our region is shallow and you're just blinded by their (USA and Japan) past's mistakes. Try harder trolling next time.

[@kahldiss2689]

@@marks4553 china has nothing to pull out from the philippines because it has minimal investments. the rest did not materialized. it was still japan who had provided major loans to the philippines.

[@stargazer2280]

That, his strategy of luring investors from various countries(not just relying on US investments alone) and his policies to shift from coal, gas and oil to more renewable(Solar and Wind) and nuclear energy really impresses me... I mean yeah we all know that the 20php per kilo of rice during his campaign is not really realistic but come on, it is just a layman's terms that with more foreign investments leads to more competition and more competition leads to more jobs and added it with a more efficient and cheap source of energy(Solar, Wind and Nuclear) can help investors/businesses(foreign and local, large and micro) to cut the cost in utilities like electricity, then they can, and more obliged to give better wage and better benefits for the working class that will balance the issue of inflation.

[@jt8280]

China arrogant and filth ? What advancement has the Philippines done ? Yes, mangoes, sex trade and go go bars. LOL !!

[@kierkharriscaliliw4525]

This video is a bit misinformed. If anything, South Korea and the US are the ones behind Philippine military modernization. Japan does not have the same economies of scale and industrial complexes related to the military compared to South Korea and the US.

[@serapiondelatorre5213]

Salamat panginuon naibalik na Ang Japan sa pinas quality Ang product nila Ang Japan Hindi traedor maronung tomopad sa kasonduan

[@NamPham-pn2mv]

I wonder why Vietnam and Japan don't have the similar relationship since we do share many common thing the same as Philippines

[@Bunru]

Because Vietnam is a neutral country. If Vietnam were to pick a side it would escalate world conflict between USA and China. Which is a stupid move considering Vietnam currently benefits a lot from foreign investment such as major companies factory withdrawal from China, thanks to Vietnam political stability. That stability would be remain as long as Vietnam choose to be neutral so you wouldn't want to risk it.

[@didierduplantier8359]

@@Bunru how long can Vietnam remain neutral if China begins to harass Vietnam’s outposts in the Spratlys or move an another oil rig into Vietnam’s EEZ

[@didierduplantier8359]

@@osteicht Japan had already donated a bunch of coastal patrol vessels to Vietnam after the oil rig incidence a few years ago. At least you Vietnamese have been active in trying to strengthen your navy with the acquisition of the 6 Kilo class submarines from Russia, unlike the Philippines that did nothing but kissed Xi’s fat ass during the Duterte administration. What a butt hole that fool is. With both Japan and the US coming to back up the Philippines, China will have to find an alternate victim to harass and you Vietnamese are it, since you have no patron to call on for help. When it comes to dealing with China, staying neutral is not an option, especially when you also have territorial disputes with them. Only a fool like the guy above thinks hiding under the bed will be the safest option.

[@mariaannainditahernawati7132]

karena vietnam punya daya tawar yang lebih dibandingkan dengan philipina vietnam mungkin tidak punya bahan mineral seperti philipina tapi sumber daya manusianya bisa diandalkan selain kestabilan philipina punya apa untuk ditawarkan?

[@laplue]

@@mariaannainditahernawati7132 manpower

[@stankos1637]

China don’t have neighbors friends same like ruZZia . ❤️🇵🇭from 🇵🇱.

[@yft2623]

Japan was already aiding the Philippines to some extent for decades. Ever heard of JICA?

[@KevSan90]

Philippines should put Japan as the 2nd largest trading partner and removes China as the largest trading partner due to their stubborn aggression at WPS.

[@erwinmatic5062]

The REAL miracle is when all militaries around the world smelt those killing machines into shovels and plows.

[@adisura9904]

The Champa sea is getting super busy! I hope our cruise missles serve you well. -from India

[@trabador0376]

Yes to this news!!@