US pledges 'unprecedented' $500m in defence funding for Philippines amid South China Sea tensions

The US has pledged an "unprecedented" level of defence funding to the Philippines, just days after announcing a major overhaul of its military command in Japan. The US will allocate an additional $500 million to foreign military finances in the Philippines. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin are in Manila to reiterate support for its Asia-Pacific allies in the face of China's growing influence in the region. Tensions between Beijing and Manila have risen since last year over territorial disputes in the South China Sea. Buena Bernal reports.

[@Antikungfu]

The philippines is in the right path😊😊😊

[@user-uw8yj1xp8x]

philippines is never on the right path, it is always a nation of corrupt and incompetent people.

[@lainygillette4074]

😅😅😅😅😅

[@RandyRagasa-b8o]

A little Philippines defending international law. We need assistance this is not only for us Philippines but also for everybody who follows international law all over the planet.. thanks for the support from our allies.

[@user-dh8sn1jn4m]

Hello hi sir and madam all the best and Good luck sir jai Jai USA 🇺🇸 ❤and Philippines 🇵🇭 ❤

[@luso7487]

we Filipinos welcomes this development. we will protect our common interests with the US. and improve our military capability to deter china that constantly harass us in our territory.

[@lamarcalewarts1155]

Many here agree with you.

[@lainygillette4074]

Tell the US congress to approve it first😅😅😅

[@papa-dt1cv]

The Center for Strategic International Studies, a U.S. think tank, has previously estimated that a complete Iron Dome battery costs roughly $100 million to produce

[@maranankarlp]

That's expensive

[@lamarcalewarts1155]

It should be implemented. Iron dome is good idea.

[@burstitdown9440]

Watch it get it pissed away by corruption and mismanagement of funds

[@maranankarlp]

You don't know what you're saying

[@happymelon7129]

When the U$A says they want to help you by building infrastructure in your country, they don't mean hospitals, roads, schools, etc. They mean military bases. --island country saying

[@milivekodellib8298]

Better than the one grabbing territory

[@djibicisse]

Yup

[@chrismanchin]

@happym agree

[@lanky_j7701]

It's better than grabbing islands

[@JunBermz]

It’s better that way. Did you remember that when the US base left the Phils in 1991, the Chinese PLA started intruding the Philippines 200-mile EEZ?

[@jaytso1883]

By all means be a friend of the US. But this is the advice to think about.... "It may be dangerous to be America's enemy, but to be America's friend is fatal." Henry Kissinger 😂😅

[@ArbinSummer005]

maybe China... YES!!

[@DavidFoo-kh4ri]

Warmonger handing out dog biscuits😂😂😂

[@mapogocoalition4534]

Are you not describing china? Who's claiming an imaginary line?

[@nlf17]

Yes, Warmonger is at work! Pushing their Proxy War Agenda!

[@miked884]

Ya china is a pain

[@BadIdeaRight5]

Here's your 🦴share stop crying🤣

[@ArabicReja973]

*The international law* is very clear on the South China Sea: - parts of it belong to some ASEAN countries including the Philippines 🇵🇭, - the rest of it is the international water, - no part of it belongs to China🇨🇳 or Taiwan🇹🇼.q

[@gskylexkk7280]

Hello, lastchang, nextchang, finalchang bot again

[@chrismanchin]

@@gskylexkk7280 👍

[@rayjarquejr.4362]

International waters like the South China Sea belongs to the world, not to any country. The Philippines is only claiming the West Philippine Sea which is its Exclusive (200 mile) Economic Zone

[@jacku8304]

@ArabicReja973 Vietnam has warned Philippine not to over claim into Vietnam's claim. Taiwan will not allowed both Vietnam and Philippine to claimed its South China sea. ASEAN had asked Philippine to act in accordance to collective agreement.

[@jacku8304]

@@rayjarquejr.4362 There is so such "West Philippines Sea" to be found in standard internationally recognized map. Newly self created map which is not regionally endorsed is not recognized.

[@angelosupsup3726]

Guys always remember what Malaysian parliament says, do not under estimates your neighbours, it might surprise you...

[@angelosupsup3726]

@johnlongcop8512 mlaysia should be sanctions for helping cina, cos everything in mlaysia is been Leased to cina... mlyzian re not asean they're Bangladesh orig, sabah or sarawak belong to Philippines,Brunei and Indonesia.

[@FARIDGHADDAR]

@@angelosupsup3726kepala butoh mak kau lah

[@AyZI06]

Thats a good advantage for the Philippines

[@TToTToTT]

A lot of dumb comments "ohh philippines is gonna be ukraine 2.0"...... If philippines become the battleground, either way it means china would have already invaded them right? the level of stupidity

[@leoh6596]

You are just too slow, lacking strategic thinking!

[@xmeo30]

@@leoh6596 dude imagine china attacking philippines without taking taiwan first...

[@leoh6596]

@@xmeo30 you've got a vivid imagination, practically dangerous hallucination! I hope it's not permanent, perhaps you should stop listening to MSM and uncle.

[@Neiru24]

@@leoh6596 too slow yeah yeah just think about the SEA do you think it is not a great barrier???

[@DineshTwanabasu]

No job no infra no factory nothing but only weapons.

[@deancafe4739]

Who you talkin about?

[@DineshTwanabasu]

@@deancafe4739 Master providing to its colony.

[@deancafe4739]

@@DineshTwanabasu no job, no infra and no factories in the us?

[@DineshTwanabasu]

@@deancafe4739 No, in Phillipines.

[@deancafe4739]

@@DineshTwanabasu lmao... According to you? Just blurting out nonsense without any factual data. 🤦‍♂

[@mssv19123]

For all the trouble Marcos Jnr did for US, this is peanut and the money haven't even yet approved by US congress to be distributed.....just a promise note to Marcos Jnr.....

[@maranankarlp]

You don't even know what you're saying

[@lamarcalewarts1155]

​@@maranankarlpI agree he doesn't

[@Antikungfu]

@@mssv19123 mongoloid brain

[@med2517]

@@maranankarlp Agree

[@Ernie.Esteban.724]

If they gave Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan almost 100 billion dollars this year. What if 500 million dollars??? 😅😂

[@rommelgregorio2341]

Thank you, Americans for the support

[@andygabiola6714]

this is not pledge but financing. it's a loan

[@ChristianButler-ix2dc]

No it's grant not loan, US never give loan to the Philippines it's always grant.

[@etc60-ph64]

it looks like a "USA MILITARY BASES RENTAL FEES" (EDCAs/CLARK AIR/SUBIC NAVAL BASES...)

[@AndromedaGamer-ps6tq]

Even it's a loan or ETC... No other countries do that to the Philippines only US.... Kaya wag na kayo maarte kung talaga makabayan Ikaw magbantay dun sa west Phillipine sea para Malaman mo na kelanngan natin ang mga Americano sa ayaw at sa gusto mo....

[@ChristianButler-ix2dc]

@@etc60-ph64 aside from 500 million, US will spend another $128 million for EDCA sites.

[@reynaldogoico876]

😂😂😂😂Grant They will use the money to procure Military equipmemt not loaned. Ex.previous . C130 acquires 60% paid by USA and the rest to be paid by Phil.

[@happymelon7129]

Remember, that is not free. That is in terms of Loan to be paid. The ordinary Filipino will pay, while the Gov't officials, employees will pocket that money

[@peterduro8379]

That loan is not cash it is a military equipment no cash involved

[@happymelon7129]

profits model . 1. Congress allocates money to PH.. 2. These " Fund " used to purchase military equipment. Guess who own these military equipment company ? 3. Loop back to 1..

[@happymelon7129]

@@peterduro8379 Country's assistance terms to another Country , there must have term with Emerica interest. remember they can not just give that Millions of Dollars for free.

[@miked884]

We know they can use our military facilities, so it's not free at all

[@janmerocampo9590]

Our EEZ has Trillion of Dollars worth of oil which can we use in the future.. that is only 500 Million vs what we can use for future generations.

[@jennifergaditano9092]

Godbless sir maging happy po ako

[@sp6363]

Another Ukraine, another Vietnam, another Afghanistan, another Philippines...

[@franciscogozo2229]

Jealous 😂

[@gamingsquadtv3611]

Don't worry, the Philippines is used to war. From Abu Sayyaf to MILF to ISIS. Not to mention the Spanish, Americans, and Japanese. History repeats itself.

[@john.manalus7387]

Koward..

[@markchristianramirez7202]

yep bring it on china baby! come here in the philippines

[@michaelgu9907]

Stupidy at its highness!

[@chrismanchin]

Great news. The Ukraine in Asia

[@mapogocoalition4534]

Say what? China is the ones aggressive claiming there imaginary line.. beside putler the who attack Ukraine.

[@arvinvanjavieralmonte188]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@halfevilhalfgood2206]

Great, Sangley Revolt 2.0. Read history

[@gamingsquadtv3611]

Don't worry, the Philippines is used to war. From Abu Sayyaf to MILF to ISIS. Not to mention the Spanish, Americans, and Japanese. History repeats itself.

[@markchristianramirez7202]

yep tell to china to bring it on! come here in the philippines!

[@jessieaquino787]

Lalo na kung hindi nila naiintidihan ang mga ito.

[@JsckSzx]

usa hoping to make phillipines their next ukraine with taiwan

[@deancafe4739]

Just shows your level of intellect.

[@cliffmartinez2082]

This made Xi blew his top 😂

[@everreign6523]

Not really, if anything, he’s laughing his butt off at the US for throwing more money into the fire like what it did with Ukraine & Israel 😂

[@nelsonsim]

Xi is laughing. While millions of Filipinos scavenge for pagpag, the US, "pledged an "unprecedented" level of defence funding to the Philippines for outdated arms. 😂😂😂

[@chrismanchin]

Xi is so happy. Eventually a nation has volunteer to be his practice target. Imagine the tonnes and tonnes of expired weapons. And a ground to test their new weapons.

[@nelsonsim]

@@chrismanchin Just like Russia tested its new missiles in Ukraine, China will have a chance to do it in the Philippines if war breaks out. 🤣🤣😂

[@chrismanchin]

@@nelsonsim agree 👍

[@mengreat6982]

500 million USD only to make Philippines to become the next ²nd Ukraine 2.0 ? Worth ?

[@Pilax-TT32]

Keep dreaming that the Chinese 50 cent Philippines will never be alone look how many China's neighbors are mad at your country and very close friends and allies of the Philippines so more likely Chinese people will run away from China calling for help to escape the defeat of China .

[@halfevilhalfgood2206]

Next Sangley Revolt, read history..

[@JunBermz]

A narrow-minded perspective.

[@dennisalegarbes1616]

Unlike their unAllied country billion dollars support and Philippines millions US dollar. What a Puppet Country.

[@frankibarra3632]

A chinese puppet mantra

[@louistan7560]

Wonder how much each got.

[@Onion_Knights]

50 50?

[@philipmariano1134]

Hindi cash or loan ang ibigay ng U. S. Sa Pinas, kung halaga ng decommission ship, fighter jet, at mga arms for the Military, iyon halagang $ 500 million na Aid ay diyan ibabatay at ang iyan halaga ng grand na I ibigay sa Pinas ,balang aid nila. Eh! Di natin alam ,kung iyan utang or loan for ask to help the Military Aid ng Pinas.Anyway! Malaking tulung narin ito sa atin, at 2ng hand maman , malaki narin ang maitutulong nito sa atin military , di tulad ng China bago mga madaling ma sira at bulma baksak agad ang mga jet nila, at halos palpak ang mga gawa nila at hanggang tayo ng mga bagong kagamitan, iyan ang aking pagkaka alam, better than nothing… ,

[@louis8743]

Chinese, and Wumao with their never ending script.... "The Next Ukraine" as if they can do about it, only to cry. 😂😂😂

[@wynn3077]

@@ToiChutGongWu 50cents or 500 million dollars, which one did you get Wubot 😂

[@edzdeguzman612]

Thank you America for helping the Philippines not to bully by china...

[@everreign6523]

Not worth being the US’s little b!tch like Ukraine 😅

[@fidelcatsro6948]

US doesnt help without a strategic reason..its not because they care about Pinoys..

[@wionporky9937]

The servant DNA is in the Philippines blood

[@rayjarquejr.4362]

As long as we keep the Communist Chinese away from our democractic country. No to Communism and dictatorship!

[@Pilax-TT32]

​@@wionporky9937 the Brainwashed And Rotted 🧠 DNA Was in 🇨🇳

[@nagi8010]

That's just means one thing: Shit's about to go down and the US is leveling things up soon.

[@amdeguzman1]

Mabuhay kayo DND Gibo proceed & protect our New Philippines

[@wewebadfish2114]

Clash of clan….👍👍👍

[@AhmetTekin101]

Xi should come to Manila 🇵🇭 to beg for leniency and forgiveness.

[@mamacryright5740]

Your Marcos will come and kneel in Beijing soon LO:LLLL.....

[@hylimm]

@@AhmetTekin101 dumb u think the US dare to go to war? All posturing only. China will do what it wants as usual.

[@wynn3077]

@@ToiChutGongWu. Are you still here 😂

[@huanghermann5207]

Even the US is not able to make China to do anything in its favor, who are you to have such a big? dream?

[@migovasquez0303]

@@wynn3077 Yes chekwa should ask forgiveness to its US master. Deng Xiaoping had to begged Regan on his knees to accept China to enter to WTO and USA investment. They should bow to their american masters. Now they are ungrateful slaves of USA. Time for USA to give them freedom.

[@johntwohy8337]

The Philippines have the Brahmos but a former senior adviser to the US state department noted that the Philippines did not yet have the C4ISR capabilities to use the BrahMos missiles effectively. For security purpose, Philippine should consider having the C4ISR system. The money can be used to make the first payment.

[@muttsurini9833]

We've been investing to our C4ISR for years now bro if you didn't know

[@johntwohy8337]

@@muttsurini9833 I don't think the US expert is talking about minor upgrading projects. The whole system.

[@muttsurini9833]

@@johntwohy8337 don't worry worry, were still investing on our C4ISR capabilities

[@johntwohy8337]

@@muttsurini9833 I'm not worried. BBM should worry.

[@muttsurini9833]

@@johntwohy8337 do give me a reason why he should be worried

[@user-ke4bv1pc8q]

Wag Ang cash madaming pocket mabubutas mabigat Ang US COINS 😂😂😂😂😂

[@teresojrjuarbalvlog4483]

Sana gamitin iyan pambili ng additional big coast guard ships and 1 hospital ship. It will do all the mandates of humanitarian response as well as protecting our maritime domain. Sana hindi ibulsa to ng mga corrupt government officials.

[@raldhina3012]

500 million is a little you should put a facilities that we can create our own manufacture of missile and drowns

[@egielynabunda7888]

500 mil for this year and another 500 mill for the next 5 years to upgrade Philippines military.

[@eugenepelle4790]

Is that $500 million dollars, our debt? are we going to pay for it?

[@RandyRagasa-b8o]

Nope this is assistance from our allies because we are enforcing international law. They have to help us. Even if we dont ask.

[@RandyRagasa-b8o]

To make story short, we are acting as a world Police to enforce the international law made by many countries around the world.

[@luso7487]

mainly an equivalent of military hardware e.g. decommissioned US naval ships to be transferred to the Philippines. Philippines and US needs to help each other to protect their common interests.

[@katasofwsadubaidreamhouse5694]

Yes it debt there is no free of this world

[@gerardopilorin6355]

Nothing comes free, aid is a debt

[@BeijingGenocideOlympic2022.]

My condolences to *all Chinese* who lost their freedom of speech and independent brain, and have become victims of *expansionism in disguise of nationalism* with the fact that China is no superpower: - The GDP per capita of the second most populous country is *99th* in the world, still behind many African countries, - It *doesn't respect* international laws and orders, and - it's *coercive* against smaller nations.

[@leoh6596]

Haha, western countries have less freedom of speech, can't talk the truth about Palestinians

[@wynn3077]

@@ToiChutGongWu 500 million 🎉 , here’s your share Wu 50cents😂

[@wionporky9937]

The Philippines need $850 million for infrastructures. But US is providing $500 million for military spending? To provide money to buy overpriced and outdated US weapons! 😮. I wounder who will be benefiting. 😅😅😅😅😅

[@happymelon7129]

When the U$A says they want to help you by building infrastructure in your country, they don't mean hospitals, roads, schools, etc. They mean military bases. --island country saying

[@mapogocoalition4534]

Japan funding the infra. Us is funding our defense against chinas imaginary line

[@chrismanchin]

@wionp well said 👍

[@chrismanchin]

@@happymelon7129 Agree

[@fidelcatsro6948]

China of course!

[@NurturesWrath]

Welcome to the Philippines! The Ukraine of Asia!

[@hiro0500]

U know is kinda scary if the american said u are the chosen one. 😂

[@nashgruyal5886]

We filipinos were proud to be a battle ground

[@e.r.t]

You know a news event is scary to China when the ten cent cavalry invades the comments section. 😂

[@sjv9147s]

Don't even know your Chinese basics 😂

[@happymelon7129]

profits model . 1. Congress allocates money to PH.. 2. These " Fund " used to purchase military equipment. Guess who own these military equipment company ? 3. Loop back to 1..

[@reymarcapayle8001]

Chinese pirates will at least get a taste of this weapon if they continuously act as pirates here in west Philippines sea

[@jamescayaon9988]

Haha ignorante​@@reymarcapayle8001

[@melchoralfelor]

True allocation of 51 billion alone went to 1 congressman from Davao and you already knew who's that corrupt person.

[@garridecano6643]

Its like avengers fighting thanos

[@raldhina3012]

500million?? For free occupation in my country

[@eymeeraosaka2954]

Philippines is now the "chosen one." Chosen to be the next battleground for Ukraine 2.0. I feel sad for the Philippines people. While its top leaders are laughing and we know why...$$$...the Filipino should be crying....

[@halfevilhalfgood2206]

Sangley Revolt 2.0, read history boy.

[@gamingsquadtv3611]

Don't worry, the Philippines is used to war. From Abu Sayyaf to MILF to ISIS. Not to mention the Spanish, Americans, and Japanese. History repeats itself.

[@epesR]

bring it on make sure your with them , see you in the battlefield and do you think were scared 🤨

[@e.r.t]

It’s presumptuous to assume that a conflict won't reach your own shores if you ever invade the Philippines. 😂

[@eymeeraosaka2954]

@@epesR Sounds like Ukraine 3 years ago. Big talk and full of braggadocio. The US is probably telling the Philippines they can defeat China and they believe....😂🤣😂

[@neonixneonix345]

CHINA is so SAD now... 😂

[@chrismanchin]

The MarcosLenskky is making PH the greatest nation in Asia like Ukraine in Europe.

[@markchristianramirez7202]

yep then bring it on.., tell it to china bring it on.

[@fkoff7649]

WE ARE USED TO WARS, WE HAVE FOUGHT MANY INTERNATIONAL BATTLES AND WARS BEFORE, HAS CHINA FOUGHT ANY MAJOR WARS BEFORE? CHINA IS INEXPERIENCED WHEN IT COMES TO WAR, DON'T UNDERESTIMATE US. JUST BECAUSE CHINA HAS GREATER MILITARY MIGHT DOESN'T MEAN IT WILL WIN. WITH SO MANY ENEMIES ALL AROUND, CHINA WILL BE THE NEXT HIROSHIMA, NAGASAKI OR GAZA, NO DOUBT ABOUT IT. WHO TOLD YOU WE ARE BEING USED? ARE YOU STPD? JUST BECAUSE WE ARE STANDING UP TO A THIEF DOESN'T MEAN WE ARE BEING DICTATED BY OTHER EXTERNAL FORCES? WE HAVE KICKED OUT SPANISH, AMERICAN AND JAPANESE COLONIZERS BEFORE, WHAT MADE YOU THINK CHINA THE THIEF IS AN EXCEPTION? THE FILIPINOS ARE SO PATIENT WITH CHINA, PHILIPPINES IS SO PATIENT WITH CHINA, BUT BEWARE THE FURY OF A PATIENT MAN. WE MAY NOT GO TO WAR WITH CHINA, BUT WE WILL LEGALLY FIGHT CHINA IN WHICH CHINA HAS NO CHANCE OF WINNING. CHINA WILL ONLY BE BAD IN THE EYES OF THE WORLD, CHINA WILL BE MORE HUMILIATED. ANOTHER CENTURY OF HUMILIATION FOR THE LAND OF THIEVES AND VRUS PRODUCERS. ALSO ,DON'T THREATEN US WE CAN BRING CHINA DOWN WITHOUT FIRING A SINGLE SHOT. WE CAN BAN ALL CHINESE PRODUCTS FROM ENTERING THE COUNTRY AND IT WILL PLUNGE CHINA'S ECONOMY EVEN FURTHER. BETWEEN THE TWO COUNTRIES, CHINA PROFITS MORE THAN PH. CHINA NEEDS THE PH MORE THAN PH NEEDS CHINA. NEVER UNDERESTIMATE US, YOU DON'T KNOW WHO ARE DEALING WITH. WE CAN TOPPLE CHINA DOWN IF WE REALLY WANT TO..

[@RainPaul-v1e]

👌👏👏👏👏💪💪🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭❤️

[@happymelon7129]

Same doing before the Youkrain drama.

[@happymelon7129]

profits model . 1. Congress allocates money to PH.. 2. These " Fund " used to purchase military equipment. Guess who own these military equipment company ? 3. Loop back to 1..

[@gamingsquadtv3611]

Don't worry, the Philippines is used to war. From Abu Sayyaf to MILF to ISIS. Not to mention the Spanish, Americans, and Japanese. History repeats itself.

[@itsmeanniea]

@happymelon7129 paid troll of the ccp

[@stevek4813]

$500m? That’s peanuts in military terms. What will it give? 1 frigate or maybe a couple of planes?

[@winstondeocampo699]

Nothing compared to billions to Ukraine.

[@unknownmanfrommars7443]

4 Molnya frigates without missiles or 35 coast guard ships of 2.700 tons if buy from Vietnam, that would be much cheaper

[@stevek4813]

@@unknownmanfrommars7443 can you confirm that the Vietnamese ships cost as little as $14.2m each and are still capable of sailing and fighting?

[@melchoralfelor]

Yeah It's peanuts compared to US military aid to Ukraine and Israel w/c are worth billions of dollars.

[@tab529]

The money of USD 500 millíon will not be transferred to Phil but will be used to finance procurement of US made military armaments possibly New Jet Fighters F16 Block 70 or used F16 CD via EDA for retrofit to F16 Block or Attack Helicopters as everybody know that Phil lack Jet Fighters.

[@user-tb3qg1ln3s]

We support U.S from Philippines We don't care what other country think what's more important to us is how U.S helping us modernizing our military not like china or whoever Chinese in these comment sec. You don't care how our country cooperating with other foreign as long as it benefit our country. You can say whatever you want to say but 80% of Filipinos support and believe to the U.S and 10% believe in China knowing that they are DDS and supporter of fentanyl😂 and the other 10% is unsure..that's why no matter what you show in your socmed, more Filipinos trust and support our President to deter Chinese aggression

[@TERMICOBRA]

The Phillipines saves an absolutely insane amount of money and time because they don't have to develop their own weapon systems industry and wait decades for good R&D results. When the United States is on your side you get access to the best stuff on the planet and it gets delivered. Since Communist China is stealing land from the Philippines this aspect of the U.S. - Philippines relationship is worth far more than the money being financed. The Philippines is also inviting American troops to be stationed there and those soldiers will spend their money. This is always a massive contribution to the local economy.

[@ernst91]

I don't want our tax dollars to go there.

[@SJs0705]

USA got a new country to babysit 😂😂😂 1st Ukraine, Israel and Philippines 😂

[@leofajardo713]

Hey s2pid you do know that the Philippines and the United States have been treaty allies for the last century right stop being a dvmb az and know your syt b4 u talk ur syt

[@melchoralfelor]

Unlike China who invaded and occupied Tibet, Inner Mongolia, Sikkim and enslaved the Uighurs and now eyeing the entire South China/West Phils. Seas w/c it claimed belongs to them. USA made the right move to stop China's greedy ambitions.

[@john.manalus7387]

Thank you we need this..godbless us and philippines

[@erlindacarpina6666]

Thank!!! USA

[@GSXSF-250]

The US should be careful in giving it in one payment. The politicians are happy!

[@shironeko3491]

Damn, you really know they got nervous when a massive chinese bots swarms the comment section. LMAO.

[@thekidsvoice9524]

Military equipment worth $500m

[@jayzhang7527]

another ukraine playbook?

[@mapogocoalition4534]

No, aggressive china claiming Thier imaginary line pushes this to happen

[@john.manalus7387]

Another pro china 😂😂😂

[@hijodelsoldeoriente]

Does Ukraine have a Mutual Defense Treaty?

[@markchristianramirez7202]

yep thjen bring it on

[@iceteazen]

China can't do it anyway lol. they are now talking to the philippines for de-escalation. obviously the CCP finally realized that further escalation would bring the US into the mix. for years they are deaf. now wonder why they are changing their attitude.

[@DDCShortClip]

Chinese opinion are not counted 😂😂😂😂

[@debbiedebbie5977]

U.S. the creator of W.A.R.😮

[@alanccvoo]

Dont worry . China will remain peaceful .. China does not seek wars ...and i am sure Philipines will loose some trade priviledge with China..

[@mapogocoalition4534]

China is aggressive is west Philippines sea claiming there imaginary line.. we have treaty with us that's why they helping us to build are defense against chinas barbaric aggression

[@happymelon7129]

Philipines don't loose some trade priviledge with China , China never block. From recent PH blocking China investment, PH follow order to de-couple.

[@rakisyc]

Lol they already threatened PH and other neighboring country

[@alanccvoo]

@@rakisyc just take a gd look at Ukraine...the US n the west need this badly Bec for the first and a long time an Asian country has taken the lead peacefully

[@rakisyc]

@@alanccvoo PH is only asking US help because of what China is doing to us. If China just behaved we wouldnt ask US, Japan and other allies help. We never threatened china but china keeps pestering plus bullying our country. We know we cant fight china alone. Thats why we ask help from other bigger countries.

[@melvinstarita638]

China is envious.Get your money from the Americans!😁

[@VanDuc-hm6sp]

500 mil is PEANUTS Compared to US give to Ukraine 130 Billion and Israel's 100 billion dollars😂😂😂😂😂

[@miked884]

Ya active warzone so ya this just preparation

[@med2517]

Those countries are currently at war againts other country. Idiot cant see the difference.

[@xiangminwang7280]

Ass

[@NurturesWrath]

Ph is Ok with breadcrumbs. Our leaders and PH media will spin this as good news

[@agh0125]

Haha 500m to buy arms from them So in the end it goes back to them.

[@cherryperez2517]

We trust each other❤

[@raulcamilon9169]

If China can patrol the South China Sea outside their EEZ and inside the EEZ of the Philipines for the purpose of gaining control or advantage over its perceives enemies and consequetly treat it in the future as part of its territory. What will prevent other countries, who will be affected in terms of peace and security and freedom of navigation by this invasion or intrusion of China, to patrol the South China Sea in the same manner China is doing? If this activity of China will be allowed or not be challenged by peacefully patrolling in same manner the China is conducting our Allies will regret it in the future.

[@seanlcs]

Some pocket change of monopoly money for the puppet. If war really happens, what good will 500m USD for? Enough only to buy food during wartime? For non food products imported from other countries besides China, how much buying power do Philippines has? Very short-sighted and non-rational thinking. Accepting the 500m isn't free; you have the obligation to reciprocate

[@epraizer999]

Likewise, when did China ever give something for free?

[@happymelon7129]

🤣masaya na naman mga bulsa nang mga politiko

[@happymelon7129]

50 percent nyan mapupunta muna sa corruption bago makabili ng mga equipment .

[@djibicisse]

@@happymelon7129same like China Heard their r military is full of corruption

[@lanky_j7701]

Ok DDS 💀

[@Boglimgolteb]

Di naman madadownload yan pera na yan eh ano pinagsasabi mo😂 rekta din pabalik sa US yan pagkabili

[@migovasquez0303]

Tanga.

[@rgtouch]

Philippines is always asking for free money from U.S..😢😅😂

[@limk8994]

Lapdog so happy for a measly sum of doggie money. Sad!

[@michaelgu9907]

Chinese bot pirates

[@itsmeanniea]

@limk8994 another paid ccp troll spotted

[@BadIdeaRight5]

While china drained by giving russian money and armadas philippines accepting money ,support and growing allies I can feel the invy of Chinese trolls🤣

[@skyhigh5408]

Omg I hope it will not just go to the politicians pocket 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@coolesttech2585]

It will 😅

[@happymelon7129]

I hope that money is tracked because the corruption in the Philippines are off the chart.

[@fidelcatsro6948]

we will know in a few months time once they start ordering new bigger cars..

[@meditatesleepandtravel8795]

​@@coolesttech2585 yes definitely. Expect more condos to be sold, cars, for extra wives.

[@user-hb9rp4is2y]

dog!! its not money they will give but military equipement worth 500m dollars, do your research

[@albinobarag5421]

Tuwang tuwa na Sa mga bigay ayaw magsumikap bulsahin nyo lang ang Kalahati nyan

[@AnimeFanatics1-nu2uo]

China should not be worried, if they have a strong military, they should not be worried countries helping the Philippines to modernize its military..

[@momosinger4190]

☑☑☑ ASEAN PACIFIC SEA ❌❌❌NO South China Sea

[@OnTheRoadWithEric]

Okay. Takes $500 million from the people of the tax payer to a foreign country

[@happymelon7129]

profits model . 1. Congress allocates money to PH.. 2. These " Fund " used to purchase military equipment. Guess who own these military equipment company ? 3. Loop back to 1..

[@xmeo30]

it will be given back to US by buying military hardware to US military suppliers, so basically the American tax payers will give their money to their countrymen salary working for the US arms industry,

[@lamarcalewarts1155]

I have no problem with this. I think a strong Philippines is good.

[@fireyecat]

@@lamarcalewarts1155 This is not the first day u.s. and philippines become allies. in the past decades philippines was not strong, and it will not be strong in the future decades if it follows the current path. no country can become strong relying on foreign handouts.

[@lamarcalewarts1155]

​@@fireyecatmy opinion is Philippines and US work together. Then stronger and stronger. Maybe I say wrong but I Love Philippines and would protect Philippines with my life.

[@fidelcatsro6948]

looks like they going to take 500sq miles from Phillippines to build US airbases and refuelling ports in return..a cat never meows without a reason!

[@richardbuan5519]

US & Phillipines are..long time ally. US is helping Phillipines to protect feom China, theres a lot of US company & personnel living in the Phillipines....get it Wumao???

[@jaredmartinez7323]

another yapper out here who knows jack hell

[@maldita_me164]

To us stop using philippines for your selfishambition. We dont want war. How can we afford war it only makes our poor country more devasted. What we want help is how. To address and put an end to marcos government corruption., solution to highprices of basic commodities and solution to high inflation. Why pursuing war, who will benefit from that????

[@pogi378]

We are armed to the teeth. Hahahaha

[@casaljaytv5187]

Go in depend our land

[@rubenbuluran4169]

In 500millions can replace brp sierra Madre to a similarity to rig platform completely made by us

[@hylimm]

It’s not free! Filipinos paying for it!

[@JunBermz]

How?

[@john.manalus7387]

Hahaha..pilipino like free only..get a job?

[@VanDuc-hm6sp]

500 mil is PEANUTS Compared to US give to Ukraine 130 Billion and Israel's 100 billion dollars😂😂😂😂😂

[@VanDuc-hm6sp]

​@@JunBermzyou pay with your soul...500 million bought pinoy's soul by the Devil USA😂😂😂

[@mingming7696]

exactly. Philippines economy would be much better doing more trade with china than playing war games with US

[@user-gt1ir2qq4l]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@TrebnalSayyaan]

500million loans with 2. %interest

[@jrandallg1806]

Lol, it's an aid not loan read it well before you comment, you're an eyesore

[@Kamigo-qw2mn]

Mean while china helps, and gives good and food assitant to the pilipinos who affected by the flood

[@dologongpoloponobonotongpo235]

That's enough for four more missile batteries from india

[@happymelon7129]

🤣YES , making PH a priority target to be remove.

[@mapogocoalition4534]

Remove from what?? Did you really think china is scary?

[@djibicisse]

@@mapogocoalition4534they are all talk no action

[@miked884]

Ya df missiles filled with water military that spends time more on political than military no proper officer corp or NCO Corp etc and ya 17 active disputes majority of them your neighbors and declining economy yes be afired of China

[@jrandallg1806]

So are they gonna ignore Japan,Taiwan, Vietnam, and South Korea when it is much more closer to them ? That's nonsense,, if you're a general you'll lose easily 👋

[@migovasquez0303]

China and Winnie the XI poo is scared now.

[@meditatesleepandtravel8795]

That Metro Manila reporter did not research well how and who's hands will receive the money

[@irwan3064]

It's not charity, it's I.O.U.Nothing is free in this world

[@ryofox5920]

Nag meeting cla paanu pala kihin utang ng pinas..500m$ ..tpos pati pangtubos 😂😂😂😂😢😢😢😅😅😅😅

[@shirleyvillostas3032]

Kapalit ng 116 million Filipinos❓❓❓🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭NO TO WAR,NO TO EDCA‼️‼️‼️

[@nelsonjuridico4665]

Thank you U.S 🇺🇸 🇵🇭 🙏♥️

[@fidelcatsro6948]

its a curse in disguise, it just makes China more aggressive

[@jojolicayan7631]

JUST ONLY A TALK NO ACTION

[@albertoabejero]

Only talking you know why that's not pass in us Congress

[@ravenreyes6676]

🇵🇭❤🇺🇲

[@josefinatuazon4270]

😂Filipinos easily fooled qhen it comes to US dollars😂, according IRScholar, this is still needs the approval of their Congress😂, November they are voting for new President, they had been saying this Military upgrade etc etc since 1950's until these days, how come until now we only acquire 2nd hand military assets.