What's Happening on Mavulis 'Spearhead of Philippines' Closest Island to Taiwan? | Taiwan Talks

[@kimchristianpacis7338]

Taiwan is a free country! PH Supports a free and democratic Taiwan!

[@laurentitolledo1838]

....since April 28, 1952...

[@dyxasofficial]

You support taiwan for illegally occupied our island in pag asa island?

[@lupiarch9784]

@@dyxasofficial They don't encircle another country and build artificial islands and militarize the region. In reality Vietnam has the most presence in the disputed waters but they don't encroach upon the Philippines EEZ and they don't restrict Filipinos to fish within the Philippines EEZ same with Taiwan. EVERYONE respects their SIGNED TREATY UNCLOS EXCEPT COMMUNIST CHINA.

[@IslandStoo]

Your weightless comment support means nothing🤣

[@lupiarch9784]

@@IslandStoo PH's support for Taiwan is not weightless. Hosting the US military in the Batanes islands makes it a headache for communist china to invade Taiwan.

[@wenzhernaizs]

to Taiwan people I want you to remember during Korean war Philippine and America has a defense treaty when US ask for Filipino to liberate South Korea Filipino soldiers is the first in front line defending South Korea against chinese and north korea invasion

[@vidivici0075]

​@@boogieman4170 drama. communist drama. war freaks

[@nuckingfuts9515]

@@boogieman4170 Oh, wumao - it's fodder not "pudder". 😄

[@moviemania1583]

it is the UN not US, many countries send their troops to help SOUTH KOREA

[@vincenttongos1988]

@@boogieman4170 CHINA IS GOING DOWN, YOUR EV'S IS SUFFERING TO MASSIVE SANCTIONS IN THE US AND EU,, CHINA NUMBER 2.

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[@chadhugo2755]

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[@josefmendoza2128]

as always, Taiwan Talks delivers great analytical facts regarding Taiwan and The Philippines.

[@deadghost5583]

Taiwanese are really different from Chinese when it comes to manners. Taiwanese are friendly.

[@aaron1983]

Taiwanese, I can describe as civilized.

[@AlphaGarcia-e7i]

Yes, very true. They are humble and honorable people.

[@myhappyfarmtv9208]

Because according to our DNA migration pattern.We Filipinos came from Taiwan.The same people.

[@PercivalOropesa]

Communist mind is different from democracy mind ,😃

[@zeniehudson7098]

Freedom is costly and Filipinos continue to pay for it to this day, it's worth it!

[@victorguavez6490]

I love Taiwan from phils...

[@Edie-q6w]

Wise decision! Brilliant idea! Mavulis island . . . ❤ 💡

[@petermelville5524]

Keep Taiwan Free, fight for democracy, support the DPP!

[@mariomovillon1613]

Mavulis Island! Probably, the most crucial Tipping Point when the right and opportune time comes! This invaluable Island can truly make and spell the difference!

[@orlandofabrique7054]

9 dash line now 10 dash line is the only boundary in the entire world with no coordinates. CRAZY!

[@JunSoriano-d2i]

let us pray for our safety not only taiwan, and the philippines but also the whole world...God blessed

[@slavaUk22]

God speed Taiwan from the 🇵🇭

[@ringoffire4691]

Philippines would fight to defend freeworld..

[@DaniloBarcenas-n1q]

Ask the Koreans & Americans

[@le57erguapo43]

What a great insights from our fellow Filipinos. Thanks. ❤

[@Anonymousa69]

The Filipinos identify Taiwan as a Independent Democratic Neighbor.

[@CristinaGarcia-mh1pl]

Taiwan...Philippines keeps peace...like all. Peace living and loving people

[@gerwinguzon2968]

UNCLOS, WEST PHILIPPINE SEA. BENHAM RISE EAST PHILIPPINE SEA, PHILIPPINES🙏

[@johnjoelfajutag822]

More power to your channel!

[@crijchav]

it is impossible for philippines to not get involved in taiwan conflict. we were involved in vietnam war which is farther away compared to taiwan. how much more when it comes to taiwans proximity. though we should stay neutral at this moment but the moment an invasion starts. there is no such thing as neutral. we have to pick sides between the US or China and obviously we are on the US side.

[@markrivera8587]

No!!! we have three hundred nurses and domestic workers in Taipei so the answer is we the Filipinos will defend Taiwan 🇵🇭❤️🇵🇭❤️🇵🇭🇹🇼🇹🇼🇵🇭🇵🇭YOUR CONMENT IS A MAKAPILI ATTITUDE AND THIS BEHAVIOUR IS PAID BY CHINESE MONEY THIS IS NOT ALLOWED!!!!🇵🇭❤️🇹🇼❤️🇵🇭🇹🇼🇹🇼🇵🇭🇵🇭🇹🇼❤️🇵🇭🇵🇭🇹🇼🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Bk6346]

@@markrivera8587There are just as many Filipino workers in Hong Kong and Macau, maybe even more.

[@froiacifares4655]

If The Philippines allow china to take over Taiwan it's just like allowing danger to come nearer... Because TAiwan becoming China means communism is just a kitchen away from pH and they could easily take over the islands territory of pH nearer Taiwan... And including northernmost part of Luzon and next is their invented 10dashLINE...

[@lupiarch9784]

Glad that Taiwan Talks asked about the effect of the MDT to the Philippines "IF Communist China attacks the US". The political analyst put it subtly but the truth is that if US defends Taiwan and gets attacked, Philippines WILL DEFINITELY be involved. Not many remember this but MDT was invoked by the US during the 9-11 incident which led to the Philippines being involved on the USA's "War on Terror".

[@Ken_Yamato]

If china makes that kind of stupid mistake, Filipino soldiers will remind them how their forces got their butts handed to them during the Korean War.

[@markfrederickromualdo9191]

what i didnt know that philippines got involved after 9/11 and during "war on terror" thats crazy

[@lupiarch9784]

@@markfrederickromualdo9191 Please search for the CNN article called " Philippines US: missed 9/11 clues years ago". As early as 1995, Philippines gave warnings (Philippine Police report to the US FBI) of terrorist using Philippines (Manila) as a testing grounds for bombings (At this time no one knew the real target was actually the US cities NY and WA). Philippines was among the first to join Bush's "Coalition of the Willing" and their involvement in the "War on Terror" included searching for the Foreign terrorists (Al-Queda) who were hiding in Mindanao which was linked to the Al-Queda trained Abu-Sayyaff who also had links to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front and Communist Party of the Philippines. Philippines also granted the US military access within the country and also sent a small group of medics and engineers to Iraq. Though Philippines involvement was more of a support role, the Philippines has ALWAYS HISTORICALLY supported the US' military activities within the region (From the Korean war, Vietnam War, and the War on Terror). This is why I say that if the US gets attacked by the Communist Chinese, Philippines will DEFINITELY be involved.

[@lupiarch9784]

Please search for the CNN article called " Philippines US: missed 9/11 clues years ago". As early as 1995, Philippines gave warnings (Philippine Police report to the US FBI) of terrorist using Philippines (Manila) as a testing grounds for bombings (At this time no one knew the real target was actually the US cities NY and WA). Philippines was among the first to join Bush's "Coalition of the Willing" and their involvement in the "War on Terror" included searching for the Foreign terrorists (Al-Queda) who were hiding in Mindanao which was linked to the Al-Queda trained Abu-Sayyaff who also had links to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front and Communist Party of the Philippines. Philippines also granted the US military access within the country and also sent a small group of medics and engineers to Iraq. Though Philippines involvement was more of a support role, the Philippines has ALWAYS HISTORICALLY supported the US' military activities within the region (From the Korean war, Vietnam War, and the War on Terror). This is why I say that if the US gets attacked by the Communist Chinese, Philippines will DEFINITELY be involved.

[@lupiarch9784]

Please search for the CNN article called " Philippines US: missed 9/11 clues years ago". As early as 1995, Philippines gave warnings (Philippine Police report to the US FBI) of terrorist using Philippines (Manila) as a testing grounds for bombings (At this time no one knew the real target was actually the US cities NY and WA).

[@messageinabottle9671]

Admirable discussion ...the truth is that the Philippines will be drawn in and China is aware that an alliance of cohesive nation which is a greater force is something they want to avoid. Any right-minded military person knows their own weak spot.... that is why ccp wants to divide the alliances of those nations.

[@cb250nighthawk3]

This is no rocket science. The West has been deploying this "divide and conquer" strategy for centuries and still using the it. US doesn't want to fight China on its own so it gets others to die fighting for it and earns riches off the blood of Pinoys. 😂😂😂

[@pauloNarciso-c6u]

Good job taiwan talk

[@EMcC-pr6zx]

The archipelagic defense concept of the Philippines now see what’s outside of the box, a big change from internal defense, thanks to Taiwan and china, the government wakes up on their slumber

[@shadowchaser19816]

Great show 👍❤️💪🙏

[@rajahT2024]

Looking forward to a great discussion. If China has those reclaimed islands like Mischief reef converted to military bases and close to the Philippines why can't Philippines fortify its northernmost islands as a deterrent for any perceived attack from China's PLA. It's also practical for the island to be transit point for evacuation and defense of the northernmost part of the country.

[@hoyjude8902]

The Philippines really has no money to build any bases due to corruption. They only rely on the US military for protection.

[@romelbicoy]

I hope my country Phillipines will do more trading with Taiwan. We love Taiwan. Taiwan is the best. Go go Taiwan!!

[@johnnanong8756]

There are a lot of Chinese Ships (including their research ships) illegal entry in Philippine Territories passing Batanes and northern tip of Luzon Island. Which you couldn't actually say as "innocent passage" because they go to Benham Rise and conduct research which they don't have permits to conduct on (highly possible trying to map for their sub operation). Adding bases in Batanes should prevent this.

[@LarryLoqueno]

Just in case china succeeded in taking Taiwan , all island within Batanes would be in danger by extending the 9 dash line to 10 and then the 10 dash line may be extended further to the Batanes group of island claiming historical rights again.

[@petermelville5524]

Philippines wants their sovereignty to be respected, Taiwan to be at peace, the region to be at peace, and potentially to continue as an ally democracy. But when the merde hits the fan, the Straights are blockaded, what then? Only 10% want to fight for Taiwan but if the Americans are based on their islands and engaged militarily, then the Philippines will have to mobilize fully. Their citizens need to wake up, Taiwan is a harder nut to crack than a few Philippine islands. I can see the PRC move on more islands and infrastructure to annex the entire West Philippines Sea up to the 12 mile limit. Do not forget that in the late 1980's PRC killed 63 Vietnamese soldiers to occupy Islands in the Spratleys. At this point, It is imperative that the US help the Philippines fortify their most outlying islands for forward-deployed capacities.

[@BatAskal]

"PRC killed 63 Vietnamese soldiers to occupy Islands in the Spratleys. " Now I see why President Marcos Jr. defined a red line against PRC when one of the Filipino national gets killed in their aggressive and illegal coast guarding tactic over those waters. He is clearly making sure that they understand the implication once that happens.

[@Bk6346]

An EEZ is still international waters and only gives a country sovereign rights but not sovereignty. The 2016 Hague ruled in favor of the Philippines 200 miles EEZ but never ruled who owns the islands in the South China Seas. UNCLOS does not give the Scarborough Shoal or the Spratly Islands to the Philippines.

[@BatAskal]

@@Bk6346 Scarborough shoal is within a part of Philippines EEZ. It isn't island so it can not create its own EEZ. Spratlys is part of the Philippines because it is included in Washington treaty.

[@Bk6346]

@@BatAskal Read the 2016 Hague ruling. It didn’t give the Scarborough Shoal to China or the Philippines. The United States in 2012 said it didn’t recognize any country’s sovereignty to the Scarborough Shoal which pissed off the people in the Philippines.

[@griefer1851]

TLDR: Is Mavulis Island going to be a crucial naval base of US to be use as defense for Taiwan? -Yes It's obviously main objective is to help Filipino refugees but Philippines is with alliance of US and it's the country's duty to help allies.

[@toots3020ph]

Mavulis is very essential to pilipino migrant in taiwan once the war broke up.

[@pammeenta6998]

Information transperancies are a must. Filipinos (specially in school's history/current events classroom discussions) need to be aware that the country has a serious stake in the Taiwan/China issue as well as our WPS issues. Any nation that are affected by China's 10 dash line is a threat to Philippine's interest.

[@RallySanmartin]

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[@ArmandoSablawan]

Very nice discussions, I was and maybe more were enlighted by these discussions about the ongoing regional issues in the Indo-Pasific involving the Philippines, Japan, Vietnam, India ang almost the whole of Europe against People's Republic of China.

[@hopeantholynacuna5998]

The PH shift to external defense can be seen how the PH transferred its 4th Marine Brigade from Mindanao to Northern Luzon, in ilocos Norte.

[@ramilgonzales5487]

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[@MelaniusSumadic]

ALMIGHTY LORD BLESS AND PROTECT TAIWAN AND PHILIPPINES.

[@George74UCan]

At the moment Taiwan- Philippine relations should focus more and deepen people to people ,cultural and economic relations and that Taiwan needs to continue to protect and support the Overseas Filipinos working in Taiwan. Due to the One China policy of the Philippines the two cannot have direct official relations. When a Taiwan contingency arise the voice of the Filipino people may sway the Philippine government to change official government policies relating to Taiwan. Who knows?

[@JohnYsraelAguilo]

Possibility is possible ,surely becoz of china Philippines disputes the Philippines USA m treaty will be treagers,and most Priority of The contendency and Plan to rescue Filipino overseas Workers and Taiwan civilians,

[@totsietorres5273]

Filipinos loves Taiwanese people from Philippines 🇵🇭

[@MrSamurailanx]

Nice talks

[@SteveFence]

The enemy of my enemy is my friend.

[@hangten1904]

So who is your enemy that has the same enemy as you?

[@cb250nighthawk3]

Obviously you can't tell who really is your enemy.

[@NEOSCISSORSJAGUARPRIME]

​@@cb250nighthawk3OBVIOUSLY UR SENSE IS NON-EXISTENT, THANKS TO UR CCP😂😂😂

[@raulsaria2247]

If US says they need Philippine support the answer is YES! BEC. OF MDT.

[@markrivera8587]

MDT OR NO MDT Filipinos will defend Taiwan because we have 300000 nurses and domestic workers that is a lot of $$ that will be missed if this war is lost AGAIN the usa is not the reason we will honto war it is because of our citizens

[@aaron1983]

Bayleaf has nice views! Beautiful Philippine flag in the background.

[@omarsharriff9161]

Philippines and Taiwan are allies , despite CCHN expressed one China policy , These 2 countries both are sharing to improved their economy . Our ( OFW ) Overseas Filipino Workers working in Taiwan numbering more or less 150K in my opinion , helped their country to improved our economy , on the side of Taiwan they need badly our Workers . it's a symbiotic process , which are normal to every country in the world .

[@florencioiiiubas1044]

Thank you for sharing this very informative and intelligent discussions. God bless!!!

[@mhonpermejo84]

very nice episode kudos to taiwan plus!

[@seno6845]

philippine supports Free and Democratic Taiwan

[@janreybaldonado1974]

Either we like it or not, Philippines so affected if china attack taiwan. MABULIS Island includes in 10 dash line. security if Batanes Island will next coz it is near Taiwan than Philippines mainlad.

[@INFP-T318]

The indigenous people of Taiwan and the Filipinos are of the same ethnicity.

[@RommelReyes-i2g]

Relation between taiwan and phils is excellent helping each other in economics few kilometer away from each other and there is no issue regarding sea disputes

[@joeycollantes8020]

What ever is hidden away will be brought out into the open, and whatever is covered up will be found and brought to light. Luke 8 : 17

[@josephramos865]

Republic of Taiwan 🇹🇼.........👍

[@donaurellano]

me tuning my AM radio and got a signal I don't understand seams to be Chinese dialect I think signal of Taiwan ,I'm from Cagayan valley northern part of Luzon philippines

[@jonathanrodriguez8219]

even in manila i get Taiwanese AM radio signals.

[@AlphaGarcia-e7i]

Philippines should always be aligned to democratic nations unless there's crime against humanity. That should be clear.

[@gamutinhener2991]

The pilipino as strong people handang maki pag laban kung aapihin nang ibang bansa Taiwan fried pH

[@laurentitolledo1838]

when will there be a 'Balikatan' exercise with Taiwanese military contingent?

[@BatAskal]

Although there is no formal diplomatic recognition between Taipei and Manila, the overseas Filipino workers in Taiwan as Manila's concern as well as it's geographical proximity unwittingly and naturally placed both free countries within the umbrella of a common defense facing a common threat. The US defense treaty with the Philippines on top of it makes it an inevitable reality.

[@Bk6346]

Unfortunately there are also Filipino workers in Hong Kong and Macau who numbers may be even outnumber those in Taiwan.

[@ATL30189]

❤ Taiwan. Beautiful independent country!

[@travelw.b12oo3]

Protecting Batanes Island is protecting Taiwan!! We have to protect Batanes in order to be able to help Protect Taiwan if these islands are compromised... then Taiwan is vulnerable because of its proximity!!

[@philatkins5081]

Will the Philippines be involved in case of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan? Australian politicians have asked the same questions. If US marines die in the defense of Taiwan, and Australia doesn't help, then in the future if China attacks Australia, they can kiss American help goodbye. Same thing with the Philippines. If the Philippines doesn't help the US in the defense of Taiwan, then they can kiss PH possessions in the Spratleys goodbye, including Scarborough Shoal and their rotting ship in Second Thomas Shoal. Even if the US wins and Taiwan survives, much of the Philippine EEZ will be a Chinese lake, and a sore Giant would practically be at the Philippines' doorstep. The United States can live with that. The Philippines has to make a really hard choice.

[@MelaniusSumadic]

TAIWANESE ARE EDUCATED RESPECTFUL REMAIN PROFESIONAL IN STYLE

[@johnsarangel]

this conflict when it does happen, would put a lot of strain on our forces since they will concentrate on the north and west of the country. the logistics just by thinking about it - to evacuate our citizens from Taiwan is mind boggling. not only will our armed forces fight, but also save lives, which makes the situation very very difficult.

[@appledapple6802]

What Taiwan needs to understand are Filipinos are for preservation of human life, it need not to ask for any assurance. Personally speaking id rather see a friend sticking by my side rather than holding onto an empty verbal answer… Policies can be modified easily especially with the fast changing environment. What the world needs to realize is that it has to tame the elephant in the room. When the status quo is threatened its actors needs to displine the ambitious child throwing tantrums😂

[@risingflagtv409]

Taiwan and Philippines is one Nga ayho Mapolong

[@myhappyfarmtv9208]

No one wants to mention it.But War in Taiwan means dragging Philippines and Japan to help the US forces in defending Taiwan.

[@sierramadre9192]

Long live Taiwan!!!

[@katropanigerry2984]

We adhere to one China Policy and one Taiwan Policy

[@garizonmann1284]

Only to prevent spillover in case of any eventualities

[@shadowchaser19816]

👍👍👍 Best Interview ever done by Taiwan Plus 👍👍👍 ❤️❤️❤️ 💪💪💪 🙏🙏🙏

[@pauloNarciso-c6u]

Philippine ❤ Taiwan 😢china

[@DavidDomingo-v6j]

We pray for peaceful solutions if possible to avoid confrontations with China pray always to our Almighty God for Guidance

[@tirsotesorojr.8094]

❤🇵🇭

[@MarlonDeveza]

The silent majority of Filipino people are very sympathetic toward Taiwan, and the preservation of status quo with China.

[@EricManacop]

Sana po maitanong Ng pilipino kung bakit Indi na sila tumatamgap Ng 35 pataas sa trabaho sa Taiwan sana sana ung 35 pataas ay maipag tatangol kayo kahit ano pa Ang mangyari

[@ColoniaMurder20]

news reporter can be recognize as filipino citizen base on her looks with her flat nose and big eyes and deep eye socket.. its very common among filipinos with those kind of physical features.

[@jonathanrodriguez8219]

hahaha...you saw that?

[@chinosuerte9017]

and she's hot😊

[@rickovlad]

China should leave Taiwan alone, should not make it like Hongkong part 2

[@raizenblink486]

Taiwan invest and develop Philippines so that they can be add as another layer preventing your country from being invaded by china as first line of defense along taiwan, south korea and japan. Build a technological chip manufacturing in the philippines for them to have a stake in depending your country and a reason to recognise taiwan as an independent nation. Taiwan Goverment and Taiwanese people invest and develop Philippines now is the time.

[@salcedojohncarl6748]

Ang Talino ni ser Pero 1k lahat ng "You Know" na narinig ko😁

[@HellCatLeMaudit]

The Mutual Defense Treaty requires the Philippines to join the US if the US goes to war. If the US goes to war with China over Taiwan then the Philippines will be involved also. Mavulis Island would then be strategically important for both the US and the Philippines as a staging ground for the defense of Taiwan. China will be fighting at least three countries: Taiwan, the US, and the Philippines.

[@hoyjude8902]

I believe Japan and S. Korea have an agreement with the USA so they will also be involved in the war.

[@ralphford2524]

Mobile is the way to go .keeping China guessing😮

[@jenefremayor6414]

Philippines, Taiwan, South Korea and Japan must unite to form a security agreement East Asia Treaty Organization EATO and link with NATO.

[@hoyjude8902]

One of the biggest question I have: I s today's Filipino generation is as patriotic as the older Filipino generation? Is our generation today ready to fight and die for our beloved country the Philippines? I wonder what the poll results would be.

[@richardunica3542]

80% willing to fight

[@db2guy]

I can understand why these guys are being vague on the response whether Philippines will be drawn if United States troops are attacked in a Taiwan contingency. Of course we are, that’s the point of mutual defense agreement, edca sites, balikatan exercise… ready or not.

[@ChristopherSabanal-up3ih]

Philippines have a lot Taiwanese origin people

[@mikedecendario9960]

Yan pang abamg ang us at japan sa sasali taob china

[@bonkersblock]

The version of Philippines in one china policy is, “one China under Taiwan. “

[@FelitoTunguia-w3x]

I dont know if this kind of interview may lead the enemy informed about the military strategy that should be a secret to protect military strategy.

[@ginbulag5218]

China is lost on it's quest to unified Taiwan. 😒

[@PandemoniumMeltDown]

Taiwan is Global.

[@roygbivrainbow4897]

China's ALL DASH LINE. Tell me your neighbor hates you without telling me your neighbors hated you and vis-a-vis 😂

[@FerdinandBroma]

Batanes island is like Australia during WW2 it is an escape route for the civilian govt of Taiwan in case of Chinese invasion. During WW2 Gen McArthur and President Manuel Quezon fled to Australia to evade from the Japanese army.

[@zanekameafraginal7655]

Well WPS was a World Problem because FREEDOM OF NAVIGATION and World Trading route. Taiwan issue will become a World Problem also Economically..Involvement of Philippines is inevitable due to Humanitarian reason for OFW and Foriegn workers..China is just testing the waters for MDT.

[@nemesioandrada6634]

Is there no univerity in Batanes to absorb chinese doctorate degree students?

[@zeniehudson7098]

China is not a Republic,! Tsang Kaisek , declared Taiwan as " The Republic"…

[@icerivers9627]

China just blown the Philippines-China relations during the Duterte administration for lack of continuity of what they promised economically to the Philippines. They show their " wait and see" after Duterte administration when in fact Filipinos are the easiest people to be friends with even with past enemies. Look what happen to Japan and Philippines,these two countries were enemies in WW2, but look now , Japan is the one supporting almost all infrastructure projects China stopped and left after Duterte administration. China was given the chance to be the major world power even with the new war is economic not military but just play and pose like a 'double jeopardy player' in the South China Sea region.

[@MajestyReign028]

2 mins more😅

[@joseluisdelrio2510]

Free Taiwan Free Tibet Free Bhutan Free Kashmir

[@reggie2261]

Taiwan root of South China Sea conflict renouncing your claim can weaken China’s position