Who’s A Bigger Threat To Filipinos: U.S. Or China?

As the two superpowers compete for dominance in the Pacific, Dena Takruri asks Filipinos how they feel being caught in the middle. Who is the bigger threat to the Philippines: the U.S. or China?

[@johnramirez3247]

As a filipino, the biggest threat to me is just my fellow filipino lol

[@s13dad82]

specially the corrupt ones

[@jmbrier1644]

Indeed

[@eddiegee2940]

You may have a point, it’s the sheeples are clueless what’s really going on behind the scenes and believe into that SCAMDEMIC and don’t do independent research because you’ll be accused as conspiracy. They believe the MSM LIES.

[@ewugalaxy7178]

For real

[@jocelynnowen3078]

Well we got that in common. My greatest threat is other Americans

[@Giles20]

Hundreds of thousands of Filipinos murdered by the US. The dude with a colonial mentality - "Its worth it because we can speak English". The Philippines needs to develop its self respect if its to move forward.

[@indiasuperclean6969]

WOW VERY DANGEROUS SIR! 😠😠I WILL NEVER GO TO PHILIPPHINES 😠BUT THIS WHY IM SO LUCKY LIVE IN SUPER INDIA THE CLEANEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD 🇮🇳🤗 , WE NEVER SCAM! WE GIVE RESPECT TO ALL WOMEN THEY CAN WALK SAFELY ALONE AT NIGHT AND WE HAVE CLEAN FOOD AND TOILET EVERYWHERE 🇮🇳🤗🚽, I KNOW MANY POOR PEOPLE JEALOUS WITH SUPER RICH INDIA 🤗🇮🇳🤗🇮🇳🤗🇮🇳🤗🇮🇳🤗

[@pikachus5m166]

Yes, that was some brainwashed idiot.

[@jaymarx]

well wait till he find out English is also mandatory class in China. turns out you might not need to sacrifice life and resource for free english class...

[@garfield2742]

Tuktuk driver sound more smart than him

[@hubertcumberdale2651]

Is NOT learning English a form of self-respect? Your comment is just a bunch of whining and not really offering any solution.

[@originalgoldengoddess]

Oh my goodness we don't want to be dragged into anyone's war. We've had enough. We are peaceful people.

[@johndoe9200]

if china takes taiwan and starts a war do you think they will leave you alone or do you think they will go island hopping like japan did in ww2

[@markrivera4270]

❤❤❤❤this is war kaya sumanib na kayu sa mga amekikano para di kayu patayin nang china gaya nang pinagbili ang organ ninyo lol

[@flaxco]

china will not stop at invading taiwan. they will also invade the philippines given the chance.

[@isaiahquiatchon]

Peaceful people? HAHA HAHAHAHA HAHAHAHA GOOD ONE! HAHAHAHA

[@johnphilipmacabasco6973]

its not anyones war its our WAR were lucky that US is defending us

[@wongwljoey]

The biggest threat to the Philippines, south east Asia or even the entire world. Is not these two countries by themselves. It’s if these two powers agree, see eye to eye and choose to have full cooperation militarily and economically. Allies and enemies change often. Human history proves this.

[@papi-sauce]

name one country that China has invaded in the past 20 years.

[@sinag.hiraya]

the problem is neither of this powers are backing down, both greedy and ambitious and scared to be replaced as superpowers. 😅 so this rivalry will continue.

[@joshu6394]

Every one of them has a point. This issue is becoming so divisive to us Filipinos who have nothing to do with "their" war in the first place. We have our own self determination, said the lady. And I agree. To the superpowers, we are just a battlefield -- a Normandy, or a Gettysburg or a Stalingrad -- a tiny piece in the overall picture. To China, we are just a buffer zone. To America, we are an insurance of their Pacific power. But to us, this is it... Our livelihood, our families, our lives, everything that matters to us... This is it. ...and they're threatening at each other above our heads as if we're insignificant. ...as if we're just pawns.

[@indiasuperclean6969]

WOW VERY DANGEROUS SIR! 😠😠I WILL NEVER GO TO PHILIPPHINES VERY POOR PLACE! 😠BUT THIS WHY IM SO LUCKY LIVE IN SUPER INDIA THE CLEANEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD 🇮🇳🤗 , WE NEVER SCAM! WE GIVE RESPECT TO ALL WOMEN THEY CAN WALK SAFELY ALONE AT NIGHT AND WE HAVE CLEAN FOOD AND TOILET EVERYWHERE 🇮🇳🤗🚽, I KNOW MANY POOR PEOPLE JEALOUS WITH SUPER RICH INDIA 🤗🇮🇳🤗🇮🇳🤗🇮🇳🤗🇮🇳🤗

[@hubertcumberdale2651]

A key difference between the U.S. and China is that the U.S. voluntarily gave back sovereignty to the Filipinos. China has no such proven history of extending the olive branch so to speak.

[@trueblue2892]

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[@trueblue2892]

@joshua6394 true, I’m so sorry smh

[@kennyng2289]

​@@hubertcumberdale2651 Has China invaded and colonized Philippines? What sovereignty to back to Philippines? China doesn't interfere into other countries internal affairs unlike US. USA is a war monger. Do you know that USA means United Satan of America?

[@RPG_Kikokikz]

I'm Filipino and I like the fact that you let them speak in their comfortable language. Thank you for doing this.

[@scinusa]

People should talk peace instead of war. War is insane. The Philippine people are wonderful people. The Chinese are wonderful people. The power hungry leaders are the problem.

[@DennisTheInternationalMenace]

Why is it some of the Filipino ppl feel the U.S being there is bad when not also the Philippines president wanted U.S troops in the country and more of them, But China is constantly encroaching on Filipino territory to the point they're claiming some of it as Chinese territory?!?

[@willemoosterom2438]

@@scinusa You are fully right about that. Insane political, financial and industrial leaders are the real criminals. Dont listen to them, they are allways lying, corrupt and criminal.

[@Kevins-Philippine-Retirement]

Good luck trying to speak "mother tongue" if the Communist Chinese occupied the Philippines 😂😂😂

[@okman9684]

​@@scinusathe Philippines should give its island to China rather than being a nuisance. That's the only way to peace. It doesn't have any say in China sea

[@dresshabt981]

Great hands on / inside scoop documentary front the front line. Keep it up !!

[@markrivera4270]

This mambo person is stuck in the futerte times giving away the Philippines to china for free

[@Len2-765]

So sad that some pilipino didn't know the history of their own country

[@michelwan9073]

‘’ It may be dangerous to be American's enemy, but to be American's friend is fatal" ---Secretary of State USA，Henry Kissinger, Nov 1968

[@bigheadrhino]

It's really more about how powerful you are. If you are a strong friend they will weaken you politically and economically, if you are a weak friend they setup a puppet government and then use you to fight a stronger enemy. If you are a weak enemy you will get bombed or invaded or there will be a coup and you will become a weak friend, If you are a strong enemy they will either have their weak friend fight you or fight one of your weak friends but they won't fight you directly.

[@hubertcumberdale2651]

I love it when people just randomly throw in zero-context quotes in a KZbin video just to sound oh-so wise.

[@toosmall4674]

​@@hubertcumberdale2651another yun so

[@MrNoNonsenseYes]

​​@@hubertcumberdale2651f you don't see the context of that quote in this video, then you're a big dumb mofaka

[@bear6726]

​@@hubertcumberdale2651ask Kurds or afghani US Allis they will tell you

[@Sebastian-xr3ko]

Asking ordinary citizens is close to being pointless, most of them don't understand what's really going on. Asking politicians isn't a complete different case as well, most of them lie. This is an odd point in history where the people who knew are held by their throats or voluntarily silence themselves; the people who don't know kept shooting breezes and are, unfortunately, often believed.

[@konnichiwa7719]

True

[@remisu5917]

how can you say “ordinary citizens don’t understand what’s really going on” when they’re the people who actually feel and go through the brunt of the heightened military presence in their country? just because they may not have nuanced opinions, they know what they’re going through. people aren’t stupid

[@Sebastian-xr3ko]

@@remisu5917 You're a perfect example. You haven't carefully read what I wrote and here you're putting words to my mouth. The motivation that a civilian would typically take in deciding what behavior to display is generally harnessed towards what they feel or experience. This seems very harmless and reasonable at first glance, however this is the same reason why they're unable to see the bigger picture. Let's take the Philippine history for example. We've been enslaved in our own motherland for 300+ years because our ancestors were blinded by the cross, mirrors, clothing etc that the "friendly" Spaniards has to offer.. making them unable to see real intentions of these conquistadors. And if that alone doesn't prove that there are people who will dig their own grave, I don't know what will.

[@SomaliPeninsula]

The most intellectual comment. Sound head. May Allah guides you brother ❤️

[@user-oh6cv5iv3v]

Ordinary citizens like me wont budge more on the issues because its too complex to solve. The existing UNCLOS law that supposedly protect the country is not absolute and any powerful member like China can tend to ignore its ruling. As result even if China won't recognize it does big economies put sanctions to China? The reality is that they tend to ignore the win of the Philippines and China continue to claim the WPH and big economies continue to do business with China. The only possible definite solution is that we make Philippines super rich, technologically advance and deterrence capable military to China and we cannot do that if we cannot make it to advance economy and technologically advance. In fact the country is infested with social issues and environment sustainability issues that its even harder for the country to advance and even compete with its faster advancing neighbors. To not to exhaust yourself, you can join them, or join an ally, join protest on streets hoping for a miracle or watch their bidding.

[@markvelous2552]

I'm not surprised that the interviewees from Olongapo have informed opinions. They're experiencing it first-hand.

[@REB4444]

It's the Philippines that has a China problem, not the USA. So stop blaming us for your China issues. If we were to go to war with China, it's because of the Philippines, Japan, Taiwan, and all you useless nations can't defend yourselves.

[@kyriellepunongbayan6909]

US has always had an interest in wars.. escalating tension is always the US play game

[@WH6666]

If your country has foreign military bases, part of your sovereignty has already lost. And it blows my mind that there’s people appreciate being colonized😮

[@aqwaqw9990]

Better a Philippines than a Philippines state of China. Better to be call Philippino than Philippino Chinese ( like Tibet to Tibet Chinese)

[@hyeung1]

@@aqwaqw9990 China never conquered Philippines. They could have if they wanted to when they had the strongest navy in the world in the 1400s. Why do you think that they'd do it now? Besides, Tibet has already been fully incorporated into China's Qing Dynasty some 400 years ago. It was also part of the Yuan dynasty 700+ years ago. Yet you still think that Tibet is a separate country? At least learn the history first. And while we're at this. Why don't you speak for the Kingdom of Hawaii, which got swallowed by the US just 100 years ago?

[@aqwaqw9990]

@hyeung1 China taking Tibet = "incorporated", US taking Hawaii = "Swallowed" pretty bais for you to say that. Is the US currently stealing the Philippines Island and stealing its resources? If I remember correctly, it's China

[@aqwaqw9990]

@hyeung1 So because Tibet was a part of the Qing Dynasty ( which no longer exists), it's apporate to say China belonged to Mongolia 800 years ago since it was a The mongal Empire

[@jadedragon5541]

​@@hyeung1they haven't, but when the do it's game over, look at Tibet an uyghur put in camps and getting sterilized.

[@h2opower]

If anyone cares to truly look into the history of both countries they will see that America loves war and China loves business. Both are in it for their own self interest which makes both of them bad for the Philippines, but America's roots of being abusive to the rights of other countries where there are people of color stands out like a sore thumb. In Africa America backed the Apartheid regime, and they come and do things to a country which is not legal for them to do in their country on purpose knowing the damage they are causing to the ecosystem. Look at what the US did to South America as they just covered up the oil with dirt and said , "We cleaned it up." But one thing is clear is America will go to war on false pretenses and then after they get what they want leave the people to fend for themselves knowing that they totally disarmed those people and somehow the US sleeps well at night.

[@reddragon3163]

You have an msm that spins the narrative Hollywood to scream "muricuh good" And a society that gas lights itself in to thinking they're the world's greatest country.

[@Zach-xq3rs]

Dude China is literally committing genocide right now pls stfu

[@dennisestradda9746]

Sure Chyna bot trash, thats why you’re using a VPN

[@arsala.a]

U.S Goverment has done horrible things in the name of freedom, Same can be said about China, but atleast China does not go around your back and stab you. Thats the work of the U.S they will supply both sides of a war and say winner gets all...

[@Worldaffairslover]

I don’t see American ships putting Filipino fishermen in danger

[@junmillan626]

Me? I'd rather choose uncle sam than xijinping. These tsekwas are bullying our fishermen N coast guard personnel. Its deplorable to note that some key govt officials of RP are sweetly romancing with their chinese counterparts. Pwe!

[@reinpinebook825]

They only import drugs, crime, and ailments.

[@kuramahaydeeann]

Well you’ll thank your sweet uncle sam after your Philippines is used as a battle ground for war & pulverized to bits 😂

[@dannychu2014]

Many prominent Filipino companies and businesses were started by fellow Chinese Filipinos. They held on to their Chinese roots but are well assimilated to the Filipino culture as well. Its just about business with China. The Americans would care less avout the Filipinos if there werent a strategic military interest to be there.

[@Gigga_Nigga7]

No,Saar We Ola h u akbar 💣💥, NuBudy cane Stop Us Saar,We are suparpower💣💥, Olah gave us 72 Hoor

[@Osaka_Bean_Laden]

We Are Porkistani Brother -Brother Suprapower saar😎, ola h gave us 💣💥 And 72 Hoore saar,We are the most Clean and peaceful People saar💣💥

[@vegamoonlight]

​@@user-bl6ef8nl8eLol. I have friends who are Filipino-Chinese. Your claim is too ignorant.

[@LoC28C]

Well said @dannychu2014

[@RacerX1971]

@@user-bl6ef8nl8e , I'm Chinoy im ok with being called Filipino..a lot of Pinoys are part Chinese more so than Spanish

[@DKBZA]

I think they should change the question... "Which is the country that will provoke the other the most... Do they send warships to China near their territory more than 11 thousand kilometers away or is it China that sends warships more than 11 thousand kilometers away?

[@user-84-rg9-8n2]

Of course, the US is the far greater threat . . . now give me my green card!

[@user-jw3gl3zj5k]

Yea sure, except you are forgetting the factor being "if China has the capability to do so". China sent a fleet pass Japan's Tsugaru Strait, which is between Japan main island and Hokkaido, during covid after Japan set some restrictive policies against China. Tsugaru Strait is deemed as national waters only because Japan wanted to give convenience to commercial convoys so they pulled back borders of their territorial waters, and here comes China driving their navy fleet through. What a great way to exploit other people's kindness, and proves China would not hesitate to provoke other nations in their waters if possessing the capability. Also, who is the one claiming West Philippines Sea is their territory on the basis of a map from a Dynasty they overthrew, is it the US claiming that?

[@spin3sixty]

@@user-84-rg9-8n2 you get 500 social credits from the CCP.

[@user-jw3gl3zj5k]

@@DKBZA It's on the news bro, both in CN and JP. CN news even brags about it and their foreign spokesman answered questions about it with some whataboutism just like what you are doing here, he did not say they are not provoking, but instead "We can see some country is the actual aggressor here". I read Chinese and I see all the war mongering articles put out on Global Times and Xinhua News ok? That's why I see far more aggression from China because their state news head editor says things like "If we lose a war, we gonna nuke the Earth''s core and take the world with us" and all the comments bellow praises this kind of speech ok? And there was a trend for pubs throwing parties celebrating assassination of former JP prime minister. Also, you should really read through my words or go see a map, passing Tsugaru Strait is not "near Japan", it's literally crossing through the middle. it's like driving into Sulu sea of the Philippines level. You are the one that's disinformed, stop making yourself look foolish defending a foreign government feeding hate against any democratic country to their people. Outwardly they say they are implementing democracy in their own own way, while interiorly they just teach kids that they must obey the party and the Chairman. Educate yourself, because "little kid with anime profile pic" here lived in 4 countries, reads and speaks 3 languages and has a wider source of information. If little kid with anime profile can do so, it shouldn't be too hard for you, right?

[@st-6837]

I don't know dude I didn't see any reports where US@ rammed or Harassed Filipino fisher Men or Shine a military grade lasers to the Philippines cost guard

[@blessedstream4016]

The relationship between China and the Philippines was relatively good before, but since their current President took office, the times have suddenly changed. China is a bully and wants to seize our territories that used to be the fishing grounds of our fishermen and especially when China found out that there is a lot of oil in the WPS, so their claims intensified and their behavior worsened. Back in the day they didn't occupy the territories of other countries but when they got rich they started grabbing territory.

[@Measos77]

The previous president was a traitor. He prioritized China and not the country. One incident was that a Chinese ship sank a PH civilian fishing vessel and instead of offering aid to the fishermen, appeased China instead.

[@YUZHIBIN-ri1gr]

learn more about history and fact， my friends. Don't be fooled by your corruption president and propaganda by USA or Aus, Japan. China has never invade Philippine, but USA, Japan did the most recently.

[@LawasSarawak]

Marcos only claim it after oils was found , chinese - KMT station navy their to protect their under belly- meaning strategic value rather then oils

[@blessedstream4016]

@@LawasSarawak The Spratly group of islands or WPS was not claimed by us but that belonged to the Philippines since before and many proofs were shown in the arbitration that the WPS or Spratly group of islands is part of the Philippines more than 100 maps were shown. So our representatives were there at the arbitration in the Hague and proved our real historical claim. You Communist Chinese where were you when you were called arbitrarily. Why aren't you there? Because you know that you have no proof and your 9 dashline was just made up by you and has no basis. However, the historical claim is not accepted nowadays, especially your fake claim of 9 dash lines. What exists today is the UNCLOS signed by countries and decided by countries so that there is no abuse like yours.

[@blessedstream4016]

@@LawasSarawak Not only the WPS is invalid China's claim but the entire SCS is invalid because their claim of dashline or 9 dashline according to their own drawing on their map is not accepted. According to them that their drawn 9 dashline is a proof that China owns the entire SCS including the WPS. If the dashlines are the basis of the territory or claim, does that mean that the entire Gulf of Mexico can also be drawn by Mexico along with the EEZ of the US? Does that mean India can also draw a dashline in the Indian Ocean and claim it? And even the Arabian Sea can be drawn with a dash line and claimed by the Arabs? Even the entire Persian Gulf can be drawn as a dash line to be claimed by Iran? None of them made such a dashline because they knew how far they covered and especially now that all countries have to comply with international law or UNCLOS

[@walterrumohr7090]

Ask them which Permanent Visa they prefer, China or America that’s the best positive survey you get.

[@Alex-ig2xr]

My family is from Hainan Province in China. My grand uncle married a Vietnamese. Many people in Hainan has relatives in Philippines.

[@GLOBALALLIANCE]

I am Hainanese too. I've been to the island once before, it was very beautiful.

[@querubincastro1311]

you go home to your country..

[@yannishan2572]

什么意思，你是中国人还是东南亚人？

[@xXxSkyViperxXx]

@@yannishan2572 意思是他有亲戚在中国，那是中国人， 但是他是东南亚华人

[@nmew6926]

Will US consult the Philippines government before starting a war with China using base in Philippines . If so, will US respect Philippines decision if Philippines govt say NO

[@clw9680]

its the Philippine goverment that wanted them there

[@callmesweet8344]

Philippines has a treaty if any of two countries go to war they are obligated to support each other

[@pisablavatsky-cb3dd]

US will never ever respect its colony Philippines. It will do whatever it likes. Poor filipinos will be pawn just like Ukrainians. Philippines is militarily occupied by US. It is still a colony of US. It will be destroyed just like Ukrain😢 Advance RIP to poor filipinos. Prepare yourself to die or become refugees in other countries

[@HK-ce2lj]

The people who commented that the Philippines will be caught in the middle know nothing. The only thing that shields the Philippines from Chinese attack is the Philippines' alliance with the US. And if China has taken Taiwan, the Philippines will have overlapping territory with China and it will only justify some of the Chinese claims in the region

[@pccitizen1647]

Philipines become another serf. No say, no influence & no choice. Just cannon fodder

[@Fishslayer007]

I have to agree with the fillipinos on this. Historically, the facts are laid out on the table, and doesn't paint a pretty picture for America. Then again, America repeats history, and never learns from it. But bear in mind, its the unscrupulous politicians who are always reniging on agreements, and backstabbing. It occured as recently as in Afghanistan with the northern alliance with the Kurds. The shit hits the fan, and we start losing against China. Which is not surreal, America will bail out as it usually does, and leave these islanders to hang out and dry.

[@justinpetersen5273]

How are you caught in the middle when they are messing with your freedom we’re protecting you because of their being hostile

[@LawasSarawak]

USA propaganda

[@justinpetersen5273]

@@LawasSarawak lol whatever you say pal

[@bayanireimesy7568]

We the Filipino people should ask ourselves what do we want for the betterment of our country? Not China or USA, but what do we need to improve whether militarily, economically, or culturally? We should have sense of self-reliance of whats best for our country.

[@mackeyyekcam]

We dont have resources.. not realistic.. Your idea is defeatist.

[@08akaneshi]

​@@mackeyyekcamchina doesnt have resources too.. its matter of what we really prioritize.. china and philippines experience the same poverty and war and had been colonized, its amazing how they became super power in just 35 or 40 years

[@mackeyyekcam]

@@08akaneshi china became powerful at the expense of his people.. Chinese were brutally forced to work against their will and unfairly treated.. Millions died of starvation and over work in china great leap forwawd campaign.We know that even if dont agree..its already done and history proved it. No amount of your prooaganda kr convincing power will alter it.

[@jsonp209]

We are poor and over populated. Thats why filipinos migrate to other countries and we let other countries put business in our land and so on. Philippines wouldve been great but lack education, always having children. You know why China is greater than us? 1 child policy, wait that doesnt even exist in philippines hahahah.

[@pauloazuela8488]

@@08akaneshi China became one the moment global trade was open to them and that's also the help of US. We still lacking in that department

[@Aashu299]

Wow! I’m really happy and surprised to see how wise Filipinos are. Don’t be another Ukraine. Keep the dialogue route open with both the powers and focus on building more alliances. All the best!

[@augustuslunasol10thapostle]

Your ignorant more ignorant then a cow ukraine was invaded twice and they weren’t even choosing sides they just wanted more trading partners and autonomy in 2014 in 2022 russia invaded again for no reason ignorant as ever

[@AmericanMight]

You can't actually be insinuating that it's the US's fault are you?! You're insane. It's Russias fault.

[@mischief_machines]

The old relationship between the Philippines and China is strong. But there should be a distinction between Imperial China (pre 1912), the Republic of China which separated from the mainland and settled to become independent Taiwan, and the current ruling Communist Party. They are all China, but they are also different entities.

[@rl8571]

Asians/Chinese are natural free market entrepreneurs as evidenced by how many successful Chinese has become once they become Filipino or American. Just because alot Filipinos will share the same blood with mainland China, we don't share the same heart and mind.

[@WalkOverHotCoal]

I am most impressed by the good sense of Filipinos. They are not pledging "iron clad" allegiance to either side. They also know their history, as opposed to blind ignorance. There is no free lunch. The US is not coming to protect the Philippines because it loves the country and its people. Far from it. It wasn't too long ago, the US was a staunch supporter of Ferdinand Marcos, a well-known dictator who ruled the Philippines ruthlessly. Now his son is back in power, and promised to be different to his father. Well, does the old saying "like father, like son" still work?? The Philippines was under the US's radar for some time thanks to ex-President Rodrigo Duterte who saw right through the US, and its true intents when it comes with gifts and warships. Now Ferdinand Marco's son is in charge, and he is warming up to the Americans once again, like his father. The US is worried about China. It is busy establishing alliances of military pacts like the AUKUS and the QUAD. India is the new best friend of the US now. Not too long ago, PM Modi was banned from entering the US for human rights violations. That is the degree how quickly the US prepares to turn around when it suits it, or when it can use it. Like Ukraine, the presence of US influence hasn't done the country any good. I just hope that the nice, gentle Filipinos won't suffer the same fate as the Ukrainians now endure...deaths and destruction.

[@fallen546]

The US didn't have any bases in Ukraine. If it did, the Russian invasion would never of happened. Filipinos can absolutely choose if they want Americans in their country, but given recent history I think Ukraine would have been very happy to accept direct US defense. Unless we believe China is friendly.

[@_Wai_Wai_]

notice how countries in South East Asia, that allows Americans and European tourists into their country, end up having more prostitutes, and problems with Foreign pedophiles preying on their children.

[@arsala.a]

@@fallen546 There is Nato bases in Ukraine

[@MsOceanstar]

Totally agree with your understanding of geopolitical situation in the region! Hats off to you!

[@Fed.Hunter]

Start with black rock my friend. We're all pitted against eachother. The US population is preparing for action against corrupt factions within our own borders.

[@twood2032]

Younger Filipinos believe China is a bigger threat than the US is the result of social media, older generation normally talk from historical and experience, while younger generation consume social media more and there are overwhelming anti-China contents up there. The only dispute between China and the Filipin are the island disputes, this can be resolved by diplomatic means, however the moment Filipinos allow the US to get involved in the matter everything becomes messy and may even lead to war.

[@Gigga_Nigga7]

No,Saar We Ola h u akbar 💣💥, NuBudy cane Stop Us Saar,We are suparpower💣💥, Olah gave us 72 Hoor

[@isoboy2125]

Many are not aware of the brainwashing the media has peddled in the past few decades. People quickly forget every time they're called out for misrepresenting facts.

[@directxxxx71]

​@@ColoniaMurder20😂😂😂😂 are you in kindergarten history class?

[@architech02]

Duterte tried to go the diplomatic route but China proved too untrustworthy thats why Bongbong approved increased US presence in the first place because he saw no reason to trust the Chinese

[@elwin3841]

@@ColoniaMurder20 华南的人民对你们的土地有宣称权，你们是我们的一部分

[@Iscreamingmimi]

Filipino fisherman: "this is our waters and our fish" USA: "of course buddy!" Filipinos: "hey get out." USA: "oh well damn, ok. Bye." China: "Bonjour. Our fish and our waters now." Filipinos: "How dare you!" China: "Please protest harder we love protests."

[@johnzkeePW]

The thing is Philippines actually tried pivoting from US to China. Our former president was openly campaigning for a shift from US to China-Russia Alliance. His administration also prioritized Belt and Road Initiative projects. China just got more bold in their incursion. They used this opportunity to survey possible resources and strategic locations. They put structures near our military bases. They even found possible locations for oil drilling operations. Also there's a market in China for rare, endangered corals. This causes them to dredge coral reefs, destroying the Aquatic biodiversity in the area. We found out the hard way that the more we listen to them, the more they will intrude. and they never considered peace and cooperation. The Philippines is just too strategic of a location, it has raw materials as well. A mouth-watering treat for any burgeoning power. The Spanish Empire knew this. The British Empire knew this The United States knew this. The Japanese Empire knew this. The Islamic State knew this And now China.

[@RichterBelmont02]

*Good thing that Filipino people are confidently expressing their views freely, In English and Tagalog.* 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@d00w]

History repeats itself because young generation never experienced the suffering

[@dereklarsen]

Korean War is the Forgotten War. Vietnam War was my wake-up call. I'm completely blown away by the willingness of China's neighbors allow U$ Military Expansion and Provocations,

[@cannyeyes382]

lol! Vietnam is one of China's victims of their brutal conquests and atrocities, stop making lies because the world knows all your atrocities, The 1967 mass killing in Dao County, known as the Dao County Massacre, was 66 days of mass destruction in Hunan Province, China, lasting from August 13 to October 17, 1967. It resulted in 4,519 dead, of whom 4,193 were killed outright and 326 were forced to commit suicide., Beginning with the Red August of Beijing, massacres took place nationwide, including the Guangxi Massacre, in which massive cannibalism also occurred; the Inner Mongolia incident; the Guangdong Massacre; the Yunnan Massacres; and the Hunan Massacres. Almost 90,000 people were counted as dead or missing and presumed dead in the final official Chinese government assessment; the officially reported total killed included more than 5,300 children, the bulk of them students attending classes. They were whipping, flogging, hard labour, exile and capital punishment. Death was still the ultimate price to pay, but gone were the cruel and unusual ways to die. However, Mao's government was responsible for vast numbers of deaths, with estimates ranging from 40 to 80 million victims due to starvation, persecution, prison labour, and mass executions, which drew criticism for being considered totalitarian rule. Death toll. The excess mortality associated with the famine has been estimated by former CCP officials and international experts, with most giving a number in the range of 15-55 million deaths. What was the deadliest famine in history? Great Leap Forward The 'Great Leap Forward'-famine in China from 1959-61 was the single largest famine in history in terms of absolute numbers of deaths. Excess mortality estimates vary hugely, but based on our midpoint estimates, it cost more than double the number of lives than any other famine.

[@walhdamaskus2408]

Young filipinos watching too much Hollywood movies.

[@HK-ce2lj]

So what about the history being repeated?

[@Argus-ut8gi]

@@HK-ce2lj So let the US do the same thing again and help you realize your dreams

[@nicofranco3432]

It's ok to be against war but it is never an assurance to prevention but rather the Filipino people must be more aware. Whether we like it or not, conflicts will happen in this region. History can tell. The Philippines' geographic location is one reason why such conflict is likely unavoidable.

[@itsmapleman]

Thank you for interviewing the people of Olongapo city. They know what's going on. Mabuhay ang Zambales! 🇵🇭

[@manniejavilla466]

best question to ask filipino is if your given a chance to immigrate and be given a citizenship status which country will you choose china or the usa

[@yokimuradimaunahan1404]

good point!!

[@hesdam4935]

Idiot! How does that relate to the geopolitical issues in which the Philippines is already involved in?

[@powerrising4933]

China doesn't accept immigrants😅

[@flaxco]

many filipinos immigrate to the us. many of them are even in the us military. im half filipino half american and im in the navy.

[@piemaster466]

This is a misleading media report, ask Mexicans if China or the US is more of a threat to them. The so-called geopolitics, of course, is that neighboring countries are more likely to create a sense of psychological deterrence. The correct comparison is to ask whether the threat of China attacking the Philippines because of the South China Sea dispute is greater, or whether the United States illegally intervenes in the Taiwan Strait dispute and uses the Philippine base to attack China, causing the Philippines to be attacked by China. The threat is greater.

[@lex1070]

Finally someone with a brain here! The threat of China trying to own and monopolize the entire South China Sea is much greater! All of the Asian pacific countries will suffer greatly if China get's their way. Look at what they're doing already by overfishing the seas...pure greed. None of that will be shared to any other country besides China and everyone else will become poorer because of it.

[@Zentsuuki]

China helps mexican cartel laundry their money. Their you go idiot.

[@koreancowboy42]

​@crosscrusader the U.S is only a threat due to bad presidential and government officials, its soldiers and civilians are innocent. The soldiers their good people and have to live through rough battles

[@zhoubuzai]

你是智慧的，Think rationally and logically

[@pandibbarman]

Obviously china taking Taiwan and control of SC sea is bad for all nations around it

[@andrewmccarthy4144]

Dena's ignorance of history is astounding. She knows how to ask questions to get the answers she wants. The epitome of biased reporting.

[@andrewcolleen1698]

Cry

[@ajplus]

Make sure you watch part 1 where Dena explores what’s at stake for this island nation if the two superpowers go to war kzbin.info/www/bejne/nojaZ4iXadysg9U

[@stellarhunter3430]

US imperialist ... Making philippines a war zone

[@Curling_Rack]

Chicharon is a threat

[@vae_victis3077]

US back home

[@JR-bx2nf]

US go back home to your own country and let us Filipinos settle our issues with China.

[@thompson7271]

Us destroyed the phillioines and colonized and enslaved filipino people while denying them citizenship they were promised and deserve

[@yahspoetyahu-thepoeticword7322]

It's the World Banking Committee!! (Blackrock) The Cartel of European Bankers that hold and own ALL of the money and resources!! Therefore they rule the world!!!!

[@indiasuperclean6969]

WOW VERY DANGEROUS SIR! 😠😠I WILL NEVER GO TO PHILIPPHINES VERY POOR PLACE! 😠BUT THIS WHY IM SO LUCKY LIVE IN SUPER INDIA THE CLEANEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD 🇮🇳🤗 , WE NEVER SCAM! WE GIVE RESPECT TO ALL WOMEN THEY CAN WALK SAFELY ALONE AT NIGHT AND WE HAVE CLEAN FOOD AND TOILET EVERYWHERE 🇮🇳🤗🚽, I KNOW MANY POOR PEOPLE JEALOUS WITH SUPER RICH INDIA 🤗🇮🇳🤗🇮🇳🤗🇮🇳🤗🇮🇳🤗

[@jessicahayes9788]

Bingo!

[@kurtmichael6598]

the girl saying US is a biggest treat is a half chinese lol

[@enricotongol2155]

Hahahaha 😂

[@bafanamahlatse1923]

She doesn't have a point,the us has spread more death and destruction than any other nation today

[@RJKookie]

Joe Biden hardly knows what day it is - let alone know where the Philippines is on a map.

[@reinpinebook825]

Obviously.

[@Egg_14]

😂

[@johnhuston650]

Ask Europe who is the threat after they have lived a good life without spending huge amounts of money on national defense because the US has been there😮, the Philippines can build factories instead of building submarines and fighter planes! How much money is sent home to the PI from the US vs the rest of the world?

[@larrynonot7821]

Please study history and you will know whos the real threat.

[@ivangopnik772]

And do please study Geopolitics and analyze the situation and see who's the present threat

[@leymarluardo364]

Focus on what is in front of you. stop looking back the past.

[@NAJ_P_Jackson]

@@leymarluardo364 Understanding the past can help safeguard the Future.

[@bluestar2253]

Dena did an excellent job in both parts 1 and 2 videos. I believe the Filipinos do not want to be dragged into conflict in their own land.

[@hclau218]

Really? Didn't hear anyone mention the fact that the US military is 10000 miles from home rattling sabres in this region. Some mentioned the fact that the only country that I vaded and killed philipinoes is the USA. Yet, some said that it is a good thing.. wow.. their heads are stuff too far up the Americans behind.

[@jackychen5578]

Still one side voice, you are not closed to what really happen.

[@TheFriend2u]

Most Fillipinos are as weak willed as like their ineffective President. They are easily impressed by what they see & feel instead of using their brain cells to think logically & sensibily for themselves.

[@choonhockong8215]

Yes,the Philippines should stay neutral with China as a close neighbour. Trade with China and learn to have peaceful coexistence with China. With more dialogue with China under Asean countries umbrella, I think China will agree to give concession to the Philippines and Asean countries. On condition, the US and its allies stay out of the South China Seas and are not involved in the Asean internal affairs.

[@tianzi49]

you said I believe the Filipinos do not want to be dragged into conflicts in their own land ... how brilliant? Maybe you should tell Ukrainians the same thing and then see if you are not met w/ a middle finger ... alliance is everything sir and if you don't believe me you should ask Finnish and Swedish people why they want to join NATO so bad as of late. Also while you are at it ask this question ... who has territorial ambitions against the Phillippines' sovereignty over their lands and territorial waters? ... sobering thought ain't it?

[@marcusjeffriesjr7369]

Maybe filipinos should vote people in their government that have their best interest instead saying one country is worse thsn the other. Obviously a country can't be that bad if you asking them to set up bases

[@net-flix]

I decide the issue on who is currently stealing our territory.

[@Rhythmicons]

Thanks, Ms. Takruri for going to the Phils. As a scholar of the Philippine American War and US-Phil relations, I think you leaned a little too hard on the invasion, and not hard enough on the post-colonial economic dependence on the US and the ramifications that had on an evolving Philippine society. It seems the Philippines has ALWAYS been in a precarious position.

[@indiasuperclean6969]

WOW VERY DANGEROUS SIR! 😠😠I WILL NEVER GO TO PHILIPPHINES VERY POOR PLACE! 😠BUT THIS WHY IM SO LUCKY LIVE IN SUPER INDIA THE CLEANEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD 🇮🇳🤗 , WE NEVER SCAM! WE GIVE RESPECT TO ALL WOMEN THEY CAN WALK SAFELY ALONE AT NIGHT AND WE HAVE CLEAN FOOD AND TOILET EVERYWHERE 🇮🇳🤗🚽, I KNOW MANY POOR PEOPLE JEALOUS WITH SUPER RICH INDIA 🤗🇮🇳🤗🇮🇳🤗🇮🇳🤗🇮🇳🤗

[@CarlitoKK]

Blame Marcos. Everything was fine until he had aquino assassinated. Numbers don't lie. GDP fell off a cliff.

[@NEOSCISSORSJAGUARPRIME]

​@@indiasuperclean6969BOBO BOT

[@pisablavatsky-cb3dd]

Poor filipinos will be pawn just like Ukrainians. Philippines is militarily occupied by US. It is still a colony of US. It will be destroyed just like Ukrain😢 Advance RIP to poor filipinos. Prepare yourself to die to become refugees in other countries

[@thelmaatiga839]

​@@indiasuperclean6969very stupid person

[@marklee8512]

In between the US and China, the best way to judge which one bring more peace and stability, is to wait for a cease fire agreement reached between Ukraine and Russia, probably by end of this year or before US election. By then we will see which country will be the biggest contributor to the rebuilding of Ukraine. Remember earlier this year, which country objected the cease fire proposal?

[@solidpas761]

Ukraine just objected peace proposals twice.

[@marklee8512]

@@solidpas761 Nope. Ukraine rejected the proposals in the negotiations with Russia last year. I am referring to the 12-points cease fire proposals by China. Zelensky personally told Xi that he welcomes China's efforts in peaceful solutions.

[@tonilim-tw8ep]

Dream

[@vegamoonlight]

The conflict in Ukraine is a proxy war between the US and Russia. Haven't you known that? If you think the US will help in the rehabilitation of countries they invaded then you should see the aftermath in Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria and Libya, countries that the US has invaded.

[@solidpas761]

@@marklee8512 And what about it? If peace negotiations that Russia wants are all rejected then if Russia rejects other proposals that's their right. It takes two sides for a negotiation to proceed.

[@francinemolina8531]

Excellent topic.

[@soulsmouls]

Wow so many of them have absolutly no self-Respect😂 bc of english. Really😅

[@ScotchOnyx]

2:50 I'm so surprised he sees and understand the whole situation of what the American's are doing in the Philippines. U.S. like fighting wars on other countries' soil. It has done so and has destroyed many innocent countries.

[@Robert-hy3vv]

belgium and the netherlands were totally safe being neutral in ww1 and 2

[@jocelynnowen3078]

Lol the threat of violence between militaries here is not between Texas and China, stupid. It’s that China is threatening the Philippines. Is there a severe nutritional imbalance here or is cognitive thinking outlawed where you live? Oh yeah I’m an American AND white AND female. Yes I am evil!! Lol

[@receptionblcp6463]

China has been more and more aggressive towards Philippine waters..

[@YouTubePrisonTrashStories]

I'm an American and I personally feel that America should stay out of geopolitics and stop giving economic aid to all these countries that do not like America

[@thomaspaine1776]

Fair.

[@Ryanandboys]

You can't stay out of geopolitics 😂 Geopolitics doesn't care if you wanna sit on the sidelines it will drag you in everytime. I agree in principle but I am a realist. That's like being on a school yard with 200 kids and adults of all sizes and you being the biggest person there and wanna be left alone but also want low inflation and peace and the other guys just about as big as you keep starting fights with you lil brother and sister and your just gunna sit there and ignore it as they beat them unconscious, yeah I don't think so. Especially Americans in general we don't like other bullies to beat up on our friends period. Can you show me any country that has been able to stay out of geopolitics for any amount of time? In particular a large powerful nation, unfortunately it doesn't work like that.

[@StockyDude]

Well, the Philippines has an overall favorable view of the U.S.

[@YouTubePrisonTrashStories]

@@StockyDude true

[@jackyan8925]

@@KZbinPrisonTrashStories I also think so, Americans should go back to their hometown, Asia doesn’t need America, you have a lot of problems, homeless, marijuana, social security deterioration, racial discrimination, etc.

[@didyoumissedmegobareatersk2204]

They choosed this As from the long time the filipino people are okay with Colinizers Controlling them that's their fate since past timess and it is counting on..when they are picking America To host their Military base this close to china and not expect China to do anything ..Always remember When Giants Fights Ants alaways get crushed!

[@cocaineminor4420]

Sk , Japan and Philippines is gonna get the hardest karma In a few years just wait 😂

[@pisablavatsky-cb3dd]

Poor filipinos will be pawn just like Ukrainians. Philippines is militarily occupied by US. It is still a colony of US. It will be destroyed just like Ukrain😢 Advance RIP to poor filipinos. Prepare yourself to die to become refugees in other countries

[@bobokaputin143]

​@@cocaineminor4420Africa is already suffering from bad karma . 😅😅😅. You dog f**k

[@_Wai_Wai_]

notice how countries in South East Asia, that allows Americans and European tourists into their country, end up having more prostitutes, and problems with Foreign pedophiles preying on their children.

[@personalseitil2244]

Filipinos fought hard against colonizers. You don't know any Philippine history at all why spread misinformation? Filipinos fought hard at the beginning of Lapu-lapu until Bonifacio and Rizal. A lot of documented plan to overthrow Spanish colonizers and even 200,000 filipinos died in Filipino-American war. Unlike China, Philippines didn't have the chance in continuing most of its pre-colonial traditional practices because Spaniards erased most of it. Filipinos are killed once Spaniards knew they are betraying Spain. Unlike the British, Dutch, Japanese colonizers, once Spaniards see a filipino doing non-Spanish tradition, they'll execute that person.

[@grumpycarl529]

The Philippines didn't want to join any side to begin with. As a nation, i believe that we want to stay neutral as much as possible and to de-escalate a situation as peacefully and as quietly as possible. The problem with China truly escalated when China started harassing our fishermen while in our waters and the chinese coastguard started them away from fishing claiming that "they are in chinese waters". We fought for it in the arbitral tribunal and won against china's 9 dash line claims in the region. But china just straight up ignored our case and are still in the said waters. Our former president even went to china to negotiate 3 times, oust the US army and even willing to buy armaments from China and Russian just for china to acknowledge our efforts. But xi jing ping just keeps ignoring it and his coastguard continue to harass our citizens and even take fish their caught fish. They even ran through a fishing boat and left the filipino fishermen floating at sea, rammed our coastguard and pointed lasers to our coast guard. The chinese ambassador said that "our coastguard are just playing with TOY LASERS!, Grow up PH". What can a poor nation do who has weak defenses physically and cybernetically do to protect it's sovereignty from a big bully tyrant atop the sea? Just stay quiet and silence its citizens? We did everything we can to de-escalate and protect our neutrality but nations cannot take such bullying and not fight back. The welcoming of the US troops back is the last option for the PH to at least help its citizens counter chinese harassment.

[@Ajaosjsbsnm.ama12]

Your country is not in Warsaw Pact unlike Switzerland is it what will be interest of the nation's invaders to let Philippines neutral what Philippines can afford you answer me google boy

[@nathanieldavelozada1977]

Pointing Laser means, pointing a target for the laser guided missile on which is a threat. Some missiles use lasers to guide missiles to their target. So basically pointing lasers equals targeting you using laser guided missiles. Laser is not a toy, it is used to guide missiles to their target

[@MP_Golden]

I think what we Filipinos need to accept and understand is that either ways there is no safe zone for us between the two Behemoths. There shouldn't be an option in the first place. Either way we will be endangered if one of the two big country decides to exert their power towards us. For me the best approach is to see the present situation of each country in terms of leadership, action towards other foreign countries, and lastly if they are following through actions. Historical evidences shouldn't even be a basis that's like saying we shouldn't trust Mongolia for having Genghis Khan as their ancestor, or Rome because of Julius Ceasar or Germans for having Adolf Hitler. Each era have different circumstances, have different sets of world leader and different world order and the now is no more than different. The real threat is an evil person to hold that kind of power sooner or later. We all just want a safer and peaceful world.

[@tarkov666]

I'm in the US and I agree this shouldn't be a choice in the first place, I hope nothing happens. Best thing I can say is would it be better having an ally with a country that changes their leaders regularly or a country with one man that cracks down on people with blank sheets of paper?

[@koreancowboy42]

​@tarkov666 I'm asian American and U.S is a better ally than anyone else in the world. How many countries have been living under the care and support of the U.S? And see how Japan, South Korea has grown? South korea is one of America's most supportive ally America joining in the Korean War and training and helping south korea with all the U.S was capable of helping them.

[@yanakal652]

​@koreancowboy42 tell that to Libya and rest of the countries ravaged by wars caused by the US

[@papi-sauce]

Imagine a nation that relies on another nation for its own security. that would be the equivalent of starting a family of 5 and asking their neighbor to fund their living expense.

[@silveriver9]

The US has 800+ military bases around the world. China has only 1. It is the US we should be worried about. The US has been at war 93% of the time - 227 out of 245 years - since its founding in 1776. i.e. the U.S. has only been at peace for less than 20 years total since its birth. History teaches us lessons about how it’s easier to blame others than blame ourselves. The greatest danger we face today is not coming from China.

[@aqwaqw9990]

Yet China has killed more people in the past 100 years than Americans independence 🤷‍♂️.. there might not be any US base in Philippine, had china stop threatening Philippine independence

[@Basta11]

Precisely the opposite conclusion should be reached. The US has so many bases all over the world and the vast majority of these places are peaceful. In fact, its the places where there is no US military presence that are dangerous. Would you vacation in Somalia over Djibouti, North Korea over South Korea, China over Japan, Russia over Romania?

[@dennisestradda9746]

Nobody wants chyna, simple

[@user-qr4jf4tv2x]

Those bases are there because they alllies.. china and Russia aswell have bases..infact china purchased lands on US soil near military bases.china also put police stations in other countries which is a national security threat

[@user-qr4jf4tv2x]

China will just buy your country with debt trap

[@jordanbekale1504]

the right question is how many times has china attacked their neighbors in the history of mankind and how many times has the usa attacked asian countries?

[@taoliu7312]

The 50 years of history before the Philippines became a country was written by the Americans, what do you expect them to know? The Chinese have been fighting hard since the Opium War. It cost hundreds of millions of people, but now we don't have to speak English, we don't get controlled by religion, and we don't have a foreign garrison raping Chinese women. As for fully colonized areas like the Philippines, the "English-speaking" guy in the video is an example. The idea of a lamb is not something that a dragon can understand.

[@HK-ce2lj]

Really? Is it comparable? Did the US grab anyone's territory?

[@NAJ_P_Jackson]

@@taoliu7312 I don't like that you're implying we don't know our own history sir.

[@Diospada-yo2iz]

Who is a bigger threat china or usa? Me: OUR GOVERMENT IS A BIG THREAT!!

[@kwoklau6070]

There is a word called negotiation. They desperately demand the crazy 9 dash line. Philippines can trade it for a few high speed rails, 40 free university, a bunch of free bridges and the list goes on and on, to make it fair.

[@noynoybaqui]

The Chinese military’s incursions into Philippines waters affecting Filipino fisherman, is not only increasing but also intensifying. That’s why the Philippine government (whom the Filipinos voted for at 60%) invited US military presence in the Philippines. Chinese military bullying of the Philippines, made even former President Duterte back track on his friendship with China to ask for US help. During the US presence in Subic and Clark, American troops contributed between 1.7-3% of the Philippines GNP. Subic naval based generated $220 million dollars into the local economy, providing jobs for 40,000 Filipinos. More than 150,000 people depended on income from the naval base

[@mgronich948]

Yes and inspite of the economic benefit, the oridnary philipino hated the americans. The same is true in Okinawa, where every year ~10,000 Okinawans demonstrate for the removal of the US military. What's interesting is that even with US propaganda talking all the time about China invading Taiwan, the Okinawans still demonstrated every year to get the US military bases out. There's a reason for this, when the US military is there in large numbers they treat the locals like dirt. Everytime decade after decade. We're the imperial empire of USA, everyone is afraid of our miitary. This is what every US soldier/sailor is taught and that's part of the reason they treat the locals like dirt.

[@questworldmatrix]

Let's not kid ourselves. The Philippines has been a willing participant for the American noose around China and Russia for decades. It's a willing vassal to choke China's trade should the US choose to contain China with its unilateral assumption that the US owns every ocean and every market. So yeah, China pushes and encroaches to give itself a wide margin and buffer zone. The Philippines and the SCS is no different than Ukraine.

[@redskinjim]

@@mgronich948 lets pull out

[@augustuslunasol10thapostle]

@@mgronich948 inspite of this ignorant and stupid comment 70% of filipinoes fully believe the US has our back another 16 are more cautious but still willing to trust

[@StickyKeys187]

​@@redskinjimthat's what she said

[@caljarylnunez4374]

Rather than a debate about which country inflicts more threat, I think it is us, Filipinos, who strongly influence our country. We are the people running the country. We are the identity and the faces of the Philippines. From politicians to businessmen and their servants, it is how we make this country safe and stable from external forces. America has its interests. China has theirs. We are caught in the middle. Our government should be more willing to focus on making firm decisions and actions to protect our sovereignty. No one's gonna do it for us.

[@two02ful]

Hey nobody want to occupy Philippine. Everybody knew Philippine are ungovernable. Trouble are created by Philippine themselves because you had voted the son of a legendary corrupted president to continue it legacy.

[@martialway81]

Name me A Full Blooded Filipino who went to China and became A Millionaire or a Politician or even holds Rank in The Chinese Military. Then Again Look at the United States and Find me these same people. Tell me who are Allies are.

[@BRPJR]

While true, it is still a naive way of thinking. We cannot and must not forget our own limitations.

[@tecumsehneo2174]

You need your last president back.

[@MarkMiller304]

The problem is that America has turned Filipinos into servants. I’m not just talking about economic or militarily occupying you. I’m talking about mentality, I find Filipinos very white worshiping, it’s not a good to have colonial mentality when you don’t actually have to be a colony. Filipinos needs to have control over the destiny of their own country rather than remaining a pawn of great powers.

[@richiemochi]

China and Philippines have a relationship and trading for centuries even before U.S. was officially born.

[@crowcypher5821]

we are living in the present mate, historical relation doesn't matter anymore.

[@Patsworldbaby]

That doesn’t make any sense Philippines was not a country until 1899. USA was created 1776.

[@reinpinebook825]

But what China is that? Stop your BS. It's too obvious.

[@ligidobastian9245]

Local politicians are and has always been the biggest threat to the Philippines.

[@noelcortez2315]

Ayaw niyo maulit ang nakaraan pero maraming mga Filipina ngayon ang gustong magka asawa ng Amerikano na tinatawag nilang "AFAM" para makaahon sila sa sobrang kahirapan na nararamdaman nila ngayon Kung ganun lang naman wag na kayo magasawa ng Amerikano kung ayaw niyo maulit ang nakaraan

[@leeway777]

The US is the friend of Filipinos, just like the US is the friend of Ukraine. Do you see what happens with The US Friends? Exactly, "it may be dangerous to be America's enemy, but to be America's friend is fatal." Henry Kissinger.

[@aqwaqw9990]

If you're attacked and your friend helped you, you're both going to get hurt, but your chances of surviving are higher. Without America Ukraine will be called Russia and Philippines will be called China. AMERICA AS A friend is the reason THEYRE still a countrie

[@dennisestradda9746]

Hery Kissinger is spineless cheeenk

[@pisablavatsky-cb3dd]

Poor filipinos will be pawn just like Ukrainians. Philippines is militarily occupied by US. It is still a colony of US. It will be destroyed just like Ukrain😢 Advance RIP to poor filipinos. Prepare yourself to die to become refugees in other countries

[@ryanbrooks5482]

Tf you talking about? Ukraine wouldn’t even be a country without American aid.

[@undaijoubunii-chan586]

@@ryanbrooks5482 this whole comment section is Chinese bots bro don't bother replying to any majority Filipinos will always see china as the bigger threat

[@jansSanduz]

Here are my takes in this issues: 1. We don't really mind who will rule the world in the future. We all know that this war is all because of world dominance. 2. If China will just be friendly to us Filipinos and honor our claims which is just within our natural territory? We will be surely closer to Chinese people. If China will just avoid aggression and give us what we claimed? We might end up helping the Chinese to secure their intentions. 3. We (Filipinos) all know that China need this so called 'South China Sea". They need it for trades amd homeland security. They need to dominate this sea inorder to secure their future route. But, they don't need to be aggressive and water Canon or chase our small fisherman's boats just to impose their dominance. 4. I my self have my mainland Chinese blood runs through my vain (my great-grandfather was a migrant during China's great famine). But if China will forcefully take what is closer to us, or what is rightfully to us? I definitely welling to die for my country. 5. We don't need American military presence in our land. We Filipinos always have a chilling impressions regarding having American military base AGAIN in our country. If China read and study our history? We kicked out American bases because we don't really need them. But if China will continue these aggressively? China should know (if they study Phils war history) that despite our short comings regarding armaments and manpower? We Filipinos don't give up. We will fight tell the end, we always have. Spain 333yrs, US for decades, Japan despite superior and more advanced. We can drag China down economy if war will happens, yes we might suffer more, but definitely China economy will never be the sam again eafter this war. Conclusions: Look, we all know that in order for China to take the number 1 superpower from US is either to go to war? Or to wait till they surpass US economy and world dominance. With these? China should avoid bullying other smaller nations just to reiterate their dominance. China should increase their deplomatic ties especially with their neighboring countries. For sure Philippines will be the first nation to back them up. For the reasons that we have more Chinese mixed blood than any Western world. We have the oldest China town. With that said. May we all live in peace and prosperity and be guided with grace by our ancestors and may God bless us with his holy wisdom. Salamat po!

[@TheIceman567]

You stopped fighting the USA in 1902 and asked for independence

[@xanders.3810]

The US keeps you under their influence but mostly let's you do whatever you want because we believe in freedom. Or you can choose an authoritarian regime. Think critically tho Filipinos

[@YUZHIBIN-ri1gr]

Give your students and normal people free speech first. America GOV is the most distrustful and robbers gang, try to pillage Tiktok from Chinese company. America app and companies are popular in china and make huge profits, but we never pillage any for US companies.

[@bluemoon7076]

What Filipinos should know that in the event the conflict reach the state of war , the US will use the Philippines as another Ukraine …..

[@jamesjackson9606]

How can they use they as another Ukraine if they have troops in country?

[@hink0027]

@@jamesjackson9606 how many us there , they can always go home , you think filipinos can run from their land?

[@saadsyed7531]

You mean PROTECT Philippines from Chinese invasion

[@Sk-po9dx]

​@@jamesjackson9606which country? In the USA or the Philippines?

[@manishgrg639]

@@jamesjackson9606 lol murica will pull the troops just before the war like they did in afghanistan

[@martinchristianaguilar5135]

Colonial Mentality is still Strong in 🇵🇭 !

[@sethinamug4515]

isn't favoring with China also considered colonial mentality?

[@martinchristianaguilar5135]

@@sethinamug4515 No!, because 🇵🇭 & 🇨🇳 were BOTH ASIAN!!

[@manishgrg639]

@@sethinamug4515 When did China colonized any country?

[@_Wai_Wai_]

@@sethinamug4515 China has never occupied militarily her neighbors. Despite being much closer geographically than the USA or Europeans to the islands.

[@_Wai_Wai_]

@@sethinamug4515 The USA occupied S. Korea and Japan since the end of WW2. If Vietcong lost in their war with USA, I can assure you, Vietnam would be divided in two, with the south occupied by the US and their so called allies.

[@Realygoodatbball]

The United States is a staunch ally of the Philippines and has consistently demonstrated a commitment to its security and stability. Through joint military exercises, intelligence sharing, and defense partnerships, the United States has helped to deter potential threats and maintain peace in the region. The United States has a long-standing tradition of supporting democratic values and human rights, which aligns with the aspirations of the Filipino people. The free market structure in the United States enables economic freedom, entrepreneurship, and innovation, promoting individual liberty and prosperity. China's Communist Party-led government operates under a different political system that limits individual freedoms, curtails freedom of expression, and restricts access to information. This raises concerns about the potential erosion of liberties in countries that come under Chinese influence. From a geopolitical perspective, China's assertive actions in the South China Sea have caused tensions in the region. The United States, through its presence and commitment to freedom of navigation operations, has been seen as a stabilizing force, working to maintain the status quo and ensuring the freedom of international waters.

[@dong_jun172]

The biggest treat to a pilipino is robin Padilla😂😅

[@johnj8639]

There is a difference between a colony and a commonwealth. The Philippines had its own government and its own elected officials as an American commonwealth, they also did not pay federal taxes, only paid local taxes to their own government (though this government was set up and modeled by Americans). The Philippines also received extensive amounts of humanitarian aid and money from the United States as a commonwealth. These are stark contrasts from how the Philippines was treated as a colony under Spanish rule. Saying it was a colony under the Americans would be by definition incorrect.

[@ScoobyDoo-zp1sq]

Delusional 😂. Not even the most pro American will listen to this BS lol

[@kajto1941]

Exactly I'm a Filipino this video is clearly an anti american stance she interviewed civilians who are not aware of what's happening with their own geopolitics or why this even started

[@Ryanandboys]

Exactly 💯 Americans did not by any means always do everything right by the Filipino people but you can't honestly call it a colony in the same category as The Congo or something like that the US put wayyy more money into investments in PH and the US got nothing out of it besides military bases in an important area. There was no stealing Filipino wealth or resources the Filipino people where very very poor and had very little economic natural Resources to extract. Simply put there was nothing to steal it was a matter of wanting place close to east Asia to project military power to avoid Japanese or other from occupation and having use of it to do the same. My grandfather and thousands other Americans fought and died along with Filipino people defending the islands from the Japanese who actually where horrible to the Filipinos when the occupation happened.

[@lawrencemorris2261]

@@Ryanandboys If thats true, know it only did that in response to countering other countries, not because the US is just a benevolent guy who wants to help out the poor brown people(lol) by bringing their military on their land.

[@jocelynnowen3078]

I’m an American. I was a little taken aback by this title since the United States never had colonies. CCP propaganda runs deep. We were a colony under Great Britain and sent them packing. However, who ever has the money and guns has more power and the USN took advantage but that is not legal under the rules of our military and they sometimes get taken advantage of too. Other interviews I’ve watched on this topic leave out the illegal guns made for criminals in the Philippines and the drug trafficking there. The fishing boat incidents and the dredging by China are ignored. The Philippines was more prosperous with US military presence but of course there’s a price. An island has difficulties holding its own with these monster nations(mine and China) bombing the place to hell which is why Obama stayed out of it.

[@xotwod3254]

This gonna be a very important video within the next 10 years.

[@TheValledorLife]

you asked a security guard who's boss is a Chinese. lol 4:13

[@Milo.The.Explorer]

GEN. ANTONIO LUNA QUTES: "May mas malaki tayong kalaban sa mga Amerikano-ang ating sarili." "Mas magandang mamatay sa digmaan kaysa magpasakop sa dayuhan." "Mas madali pang pagkasunduin ang langit at lupa kaysa dalawang Pilipino tungkol sa kahit na anong bagay." "Ganito ba talaga ang tadhana natin? Kalaban ng kalaban. Kalaban ng kakampi. Nakakapagod." "Malaking trabaho ang ipagkaisa ang bansang watak-watak." "Mas mahalaga ang papel natin sa digmaan kaysa sa anumang nararamdaman natin sa isa’t isa." "Walang naka-aangat sa batas...kahit pa presidente." Negosyo o Kalayaan!? Bayan o Sarili!? PUMILI KA!!!

[@ryantomagan3590]

Not all Filipino knew or understand the situation regarding the issue in West Philippine Sea. some of Filipino never watch news or aware what's really happening in the west Philippine sea..

[@MyYuwono]

the simple answer is the south china sea already under chinese domain before any state even exist in that area.

[@MG77740]

Marcos is not an idiot. He's seen what has happened to non-Nato countries in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and doesn't want the Philippines to be in their position. He doesn't want to be a Moldovia or rushing to apply for Nato membership like Finland and Sweden. Instead, he's building up a deterrent and bringing the Philippines into an alliance with the US, Japan, South Korea, Australia and of course, Nato countries will be along for the ride as well as many other countries, if we see war break out in that region.

[@letsplaywar]

NATO Member states as of April 2023 are: Albania, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

[@MG77740]

@@letsplaywar Yes, Finland rushed, after the Ukraine invasion and was admitted in April. Turkey is still blocking Sweden’s entry. Finland and Sweden had ample reason to apply for membership and begin integrating their defenses before the war in Ukraine. If a NATO country is attacked the others must defend that country. The United States is a NATO country.

[@andrewcolleen1698]

@@MG77740 turkey already approved Sweden

[@MG77740]

@@andrewcolleen1698 last week, yes, sounds like they won’t block

[@reuben459]

Your absolutely right ... Marcos Jnr is not an idiot ... HE knows how to protect his family assets in the US? ..... who are you to him?

[@kabysummit5801]

To my fellows, take a peek at these interviews - "John Thornton Distinguished Lecture: Navigating the future of US-China Relations" "Jeffrey Sachs Interview US-China Relations and Grand Strategy" "Cyrus Janssen American debate: should you fear China" "Hugh White This is going to be different: Learning to live with Chinese Power" "Keyu Jin Critical Issues Confronting China"

[@soul3581]

Philippines should start manufacturing weaponized sea and air drones like Ukraine and other needed offensive and defensive weaponry and equipments. China pushed Philippines back against the wall. We got no choice but to fight for our rights and for our country. China will regret getting on our bad side.

[@702flyguy]

“ you cannot 100% trust America” says the guy wearing Capt. America shirt😂

[@reyelemia5804]

And that shirt probably made in China

[@manishgrg639]

@@reyelemia5804 even underwear that murican soldiers wear are from China

[@anthonystarita1149]

Well ⚖️

[@greatBLT]

Captain America has railed against the US government before. To not trust the government is the American way.

[@bin-siewlim2191]

Philippines had been colonized by Spain and US for a long time. Filipino had been westernized to a great extent. Many Filipino are Catholic. I believe that many Filipino tend to think along the Western line of thinking. Filipino had been living with Western culture for a long time and feel comfortable with it. China is a new game in town. They don't feel comfortable with it. Hence, Filipino tend to be more cautious with China.

[@masterofalltrades_]

That's not western culture. Plus, there are many different cultures in the west. They have their own culture. But the history of western colonialism and interference in the country and the region makes many oppose the US

[@indiasuperclean6969]

WOW VERY DANGEROUS SIR! 😠😠I WILL NEVER GO TO PHILIPPHINES VERY POOR PLACE! 😠BUT THIS WHY IM SO LUCKY LIVE IN SUPER INDIA THE CLEANEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD 🇮🇳🤗 , WE NEVER SCAM! WE GIVE RESPECT TO ALL WOMEN THEY CAN WALK SAFELY ALONE AT NIGHT AND WE HAVE CLEAN FOOD AND TOILET EVERYWHERE 🇮🇳🤗🚽, I KNOW MANY POOR PEOPLE JEALOUS WITH SUPER RICH INDIA 🤗🇮🇳🤗🇮🇳🤗🇮🇳🤗🇮🇳🤗

[@alexlazar4738]

Nobody will force Filipinos to speak Chines or consume Chinese popular culture (I personally love Chinese dramas) unless they want to. I believe the maritime dispute could be resolved if not for the US interference.

[@didyoumissedmegobareatersk2204]

They choosed this As from the long time the filipino people are okay with Colinizers Controlling them that's their fate since past timess and it is counting on..when they are picking America To host their Military base this close to china and not expect China to do anything ..Always remember When Giants Fights Ants alaways get crushed!

[@CarlitoKK]

You are an idiot

[@lzlsanatomy]

It's the politicians and their armies that are the problem. Citizens of all nations just want to live in peace. If politicians can only be allowed to settle their disputes among themselves and leaves us out of it, the world would be a better place!

[@franciscoabreu779]

they can can stay or anchor into the center or in area most conplicated

[@xmen2130]

Filipinos have never shaken off their colonial mindset. Many of them still longed for the USA to rule over them. Leave them as such.

[@mackeyyekcam]

Better US than modern china. The latter grabber of territoy

[@pefsgk5092]

There's a term for this: "Filipinos have never shaken off their colonial mindset. Many of them still longed for the USA to rule over them." It's called Stockholm Syndrome... People develop positive feelings toward their captors or abusers over time.....

[@mackeyyekcam]

@@pefsgk5092 pro USA means No to China evil dominatilon and you as an agent.

[@hink0027]

of course , they love big white d*ck

[@raredrop6872]

Only because china is the worse alternative between the two, philippines would've never come to USA for help militaristically if the chinese militia ships aren't threatening filipino's food security by selfishly blocking philippine's fishermens in its veyr own exclusive ecomomic zone in west philippine sea.

[@khust2993]

2:16 unfortunately, many Filipinos tend to think this way. Inasa na lang lahat sa mga Kano ang tungkulin na dapat Pilipinas naman ang gumaganap. There's nothing wrong in strengthening our alliance, but what some people fear is that the Philippines might fall again to the curse of over-reliance to the US when it comes to defense matters which results to the government becoming more complacent and their sense of urgency is diminished. We're located in a region that is ripe with tensions, we can't afford to slack off, we cannot delegate everything to another country, we're a sovereign nation and should act as one if we want to be respected.

[@michelwan9073]

As Ukraine think Nato can Protect them 🤣🤣 Once the war begin they will support the money and weapon, and say may the god bless you🤣

[@Whereistheb33f]

@@michelwan9073 Ukraine doesn't have any treaties with NATO... Ask Russia what it's like when NATO sends money and weapon :)

[@Whereistheb33f]

@@YouMoya um.. Americans died along with South Koreans when the North attacked so I'm not sure what you mean there. Also, japan?

[@har7102]

​​​@@Whereistheb33fsending money and weapons while people are dying and ukraine is burning what so good about that? The only people who are happy right now are arms manufacturer not the people of ukraine

[@har7102]

​@@Whereistheb33fthe reason the US is on japan south korea taiwan philippines etc is because if war broke out against china the US will make sure its not going to be fought in mainland US but on this lands This countries are the defensive shields, the sacrificial lambs just like ukraine is to russia The US will make sure the war is as far away to the US as possible so this US politicians can wage war as if everything is just a game

[@diablow1411]

3:18 A simple answer: "Neither are the friends of the country." :)

[@dradcruz2721]

Many Filipinos do not know what China is doing now with the WPS. And China also spread shabu in the Philippines

[@luckienuckie]

None of this would have happened if only china respects the borders and territories of its neighbors

[@LukeTremblay-mo4lf]

Tell me how China doesn't respect the border, those islands belong to China, Vietnam and Philippines just don't have historical proofs.

[@starf5129]

Thats true, that is why I don't trust China! Filipinos should not be trusting this communist country! What really China wants is pushing aside the Philippines and take over the West Philippine Sea. I hope these protestors that against the EDCA can depend on their own sovereignty. Otherwise, it's just annoying protesting with nothing but their own useless mindset.

[@kajto1941]

Exactly

[@moodgorning9877]

Filipinos who ignores that fact can go to hell

[@gisele__________________]

they are doing it to give america a reason to go here and "defend" us... both CHINA and USA are aware that they have so much to lose from a war happening in their OWN countries and i think they both agreed behind the scenes to have philippines as their BATTLEFIELD

[@jaymarx]

railways, ports and airports VS military bases. Guess who is better at influencing the opinion of the population there?

[@indiasuperclean6969]

WOW VERY DANGEROUS SIR! 😠😠I WILL NEVER GO TO PHILIPPHINES VERY POOR PLACE! 😠BUT THIS WHY IM SO LUCKY LIVE IN SUPER INDIA THE CLEANEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD 🇮🇳🤗 , WE NEVER SCAM! WE GIVE RESPECT TO ALL WOMEN THEY CAN WALK SAFELY ALONE AT NIGHT AND WE HAVE CLEAN FOOD AND TOILET EVERYWHERE 🇮🇳🤗🚽, I KNOW MANY POOR PEOPLE JEALOUS WITH SUPER RICH INDIA 🤗🇮🇳🤗🇮🇳🤗🇮🇳🤗🇮🇳🤗

[@analyticalmindset]

China builds infrastructure and you can determine the culture of your country and pick and choose your major business partners . America builds bases and injects you with capital to their western businesses, so you end up losing a lot of your culture and becoming more westernized by each generation.

[@tonilim-tw8ep]

Money come in first - that's important - die latter it's alright After all life can not live forever

[@justnow5809]

But 'they' adore Americana., ??

[@fkoff7649]

YOU FORGOT TO INCLUDE VIRUS, TERRITORIAL THIEVERY AND SLAVERY FROM CHINA. ON THE OTHER HAND, U.S. BROUGHT GOOD EDUCATION SYSTEM, MANY BUSINESSES, AND JOBS, ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP, STOP BEING BIASED YOU AHOLE.

[@calebfet3060]

other Filipinos dont know what really going on, they dont know that the US is dragging us on their War.

[@TheIceman567]

How?

[@johnphilipmacabasco6973]

stupid you dont know anything economy war and territory dispute is two different thing we have our own war with china and US is helping us

[@user-zk5gd4vf9k]

How? And which side should we join? The power hungry jerk who bullies us everytime or some imperialistic country who are still trying to help us with our situation? Which would escalate the situation?

[@slapshox]

Asia should be asians not european. thats what china is trying to do and philippines is stragic point for the US thats why this is happening to the philippines.

[@WarehouseHSEManager]

The Philippine Senate did not end the existense of Subic and Clark Bases ...it was the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo.

[@anhlam7131]

The Philippines should fight their own battle and not depend on their main ally, USA. The mutual defense treaty is no guarantee that the Americans will come to Philippines aid and defend the Filipinos. We Vietnamese learn to fight for ourselves with out foreign military bases and foreign intervention. Vietnam learn its lesson from the Vietnam war and Sino China war of being a pawn and cannon fodder for war between Superpower like USA, Russia, China etc.

[@xingw9358]

After all , Fillipin is just a colony of the US

[@eddiegee2940]

@@xingw9358i disagree. We want our identity, the American Philippine war was about finally getting our independence.

[@xingw9358]

@@eddiegee2940 Truth is truth, who phucking cares you agree or not.

[@eddiegee2940]

@@xingw9358 stfu kid, you disrespectful troll.

[@daniloserrano225]

The Mutual Defense Treaty is the only thing stopping China from totally taking over the Philippines. They have their lap dog Duterte bad mouthing the US and he has many followers and blind supporters.

[@MrWilliamzhou]

remember the history

[@MerlD42]

For me as a Filipino the biggest threat is a divided nation and I pray that God will not allow such things to happen. Let unity bind all Filipinos wherever we are

[@AnarchyJesus]

3:55 "we get to speak english" thats one of the most sad and pathetic thing i ever hear

[@jielin6342]

Me too, even though I'm Chinese. It seems that the sovereignty of all countries and nations has nothing to do with him.

[@mikhailangel3258]

Unknown to most Filipinos, Filipinos massacred alot of Chinese forcing them to have an enclave birthing the first china town in ả foreign lands to secure themselves

[@wenderis]

The Spanish fueled them. Spanish were scared of Koxinga who were raiding the spanish port of North Luzon and on the brink of a full invasion before Koxinga's untimely death in 1663.

[@romeocivilino6667]

Chinese then are notorious for many hideous, immoral things that's done not only against the Spaniards but also the native Filipinos whose usually being taken advantaged of by Chinese, who used their Middle Man Status to gain Power, Wealth and Influence both from Native Filipinos and Castillan Elites and Colonizers.

[@NAJ_P_Jackson]

That blame goes to the Spanish colonizers.

[@Tempest-Proteus]

Do you know that Hose Rizal, Filipina's independence hero, his family is actually chinese whose grandfather made the decision to localize their names. China knows the history of Filipinas well and will never invade the Filipinas. Negotiations and mutual win-win solutions is a Yes and negotiations are on-going amongst the contestants. Dont let the US destroy your independence again and drag you into a proxy war with China. Remember the thousands killed by the US through the war of independence and also through US food blockade causing thousands of Filipinos to die from hunger. Rebuild your country and be proud of and strengthen your own culture and be the shining light it once was for other Asean countries . My 2 cents.

[@ibvghgfvbnbc]

We know, yet even him are wary of Chinese immigrants

[@vegamoonlight]

​@@ibvghgfvbnbcw Lol. Wary of Chinese immigrants? What a joke. The Chinese were known businessmen during his time. CIA troll

[@justamoogle5268]

Nope Jose Rizal isn't even a quarter of a Chinese