Why Marcos Jr. Is Stepping Up Maritime Defense Against China｜Taiwan Talks EP 137

[@3starspinoytv]

The Philippines supported the Statehood of Israel, and The Philippines will gonna do the same way to support Taiwan as an Independent country.

[@yl_009]

We claim what we belong to us. We are tired of war. Hope china's arogancy will stop and respect other countries right.

[@calipcasi567]

We're fighting for our Philippine territory in west Philippine sea like Taiwan 💪💪💪

[@orlycabalfin]

South China Sea is the whole area of water in this area, West Philippines Sea is only the portion of South China Sea that falls under Philippine EEZ. Philippine has no claim over China, only China who is greedy enough to claim the whole area of the sea, including the area claimed by not only the Philippines but the countries around this area. Is it because it is called South CHINA Sea? How about naming this area of waters as ASEAN sea?

[@emelynbasalatan5003]

It is should be called South Philippines Sea ?? No more exclude china south 5:15 & west Let us Maintain Philippines Sea..

[@suskagusip1036]

It's Philippine Sea, the only country in that body of water is the Philippines Sea just like Taiwan Sea. China is nowhere to be found in that body of water. They have only the shorelines. Taiwan look more on Japan as its Savior. Your original tribes are related to the Filipinos thsn Japan but you look up more on East Asian countries. So go ahead don't run to Philippine shores when that Lunatic Xi decided to invade all of you. Philippines wasonce a territory of the USA what do you all expect? Philippines the only catholic and westernized ahead of all Asian countries since the time of Magellan. You Chinese people don't get it.

[@pinaychallenges...1399]

Base on old map of the philippines in 1734 included the scaborough shoal old name panacot....and spratly island and sabah borneo..

[@cebuanomindchannel7592]

I'm sure many countries around the world will definitely siding the Philippines because the Philippines is in the right position in accordance with the law of the seas. Greedy, bully and arrogant China is now facing the consequences of being crocs which sucking all area SCS suppose to be should be shared to all countries sorroumding the sea. We Filipinos will always stand our ground to defend our rights. The Filipinos have already shown our bravery during the Korean war the Filipino soldiers never backed off even a single inch they fought to defend what was right even without sophisticated weapons only their bravery and courage. Now with the support of allies the USA, Japan, Australia, UK, South Korea, Israel, Germany, Denmark & other countries we strongly stand for the truth to defend what is for the Philippines.

[@_rainbow_1799]

Hundred percent. Well said. China should think before he do his moves. He's in conflict with some countries. He wants to rule the world. South Philippines Sea is a flow of the economy of many countries. Countries must protect it with the Philippines.

[@螃蟹螃蟹-v9e]

你们这些狗腿子，笑死我了，费率病算一个什么东西？狗都不如😊

[@LeeSuKwang-ol5oy]

Google and read. The Diplomat article on Countries that support China in south china sea. Loudest voice does not meant you are right. You're but empty vessel.

[@Ggg123wy]

​@@LeeSuKwang-ol5oychina always pretend to be a victim. That's the strategy they do during covid... 😂😂

[@LindaDurano-q4l]

China must contain their claim within the area that is properly for them, but claiming areas not patterned to UNCLOS ruling where they china also a signatory must oblige it to obey...why getting multiple areas not belong to china? Like some areas belong to, japan, south Korea,Vietnam,Indonesia, Malaysia,Brunei later India...if china arrogantly mistreated others TERRITORIES RIGHTS...is that proper? China feels they can easily applies those maneuver to PHIL.territory RIGHTS PLUS OF OTHER CONCERN COUNTRIES?

[@robertoe.germanjr.2631]

We Filipino tax payers say in Nuff is in Nuff china, bullying must Stop now! We support our government 100%...

[@bearboy77]

I agree with you my brother I'm from America 🇺🇲 my favorite country is the Philippines we All will destroy the hole country of china like they don't have no idea what is going to hit them the strong Will serve and we all will be one if you get one you take one love ya brother we all love bong bong Marcos here in America 🇺🇲 glory to the Philippines and Japan and America 🇺🇲

[@JB-xm8qi]

Are you German or filipino? 😅

[@bearboy77]

@@JB-xm8qi I'm native American from the USA America 🇺🇲 okay

[@thumbnail5518]

Are u filipino?

[@bearboy77]

@@thumbnail5518 you don't understand English or something like that I said I'm from America 🇺🇲 USA I'm American I'm not from the Philippines okay learn how to read messages okay don't ask me again okay

[@thowphak2886]

The philippine president from pres. duterte to marcos went to china to strenghten economic ties and to resolve the issue of the contested islands, china agreed on strenghtening economic ties, but it kept a deaf ear when it comes to the territorial rights of the contested islands, china is still not allowing the filipino fishermen to fish on their own territory, harrassing and pointing it's laser to the phil coast guards, now the phil president seeks it's assistance to it's long time ally the USA, the philippine government will not disclose any info regarding the support of taiwan, but i'm sure the philippine govt. And it's people will support taiwan 100%

[@gemmacamarines4481]

I am happy that this issue are well known also in the country like Taiwan.

[@PhamHanrin]

🇺🇸🤝🇵🇭🤝🇻🇳🤝 🇯🇵Go fight china and battle of ugtong will happen again#Phillipineswin

[@fkoff7649]

China never strengthened economic ties, it's all for show.. none of it took place, just a small part. In fact China caused the Ph its first economic recession since ww2 bec of China's corona virus, Duterte a big utter failure, chinese puppet.

[@Nationfirstalwaysfirst_IND]

China understand only language of power... pray for Tiwan... love from India❤

[@dannyreynado1265]

There will be a lot of casualties on all sides if war cannot be avoided. May the LORD Bless us all..!

[@anthonycastro9110]

There is a deep truth behind why the US needs to support the PH in any which way otherwise the US will have an economic instability under PH's new president. There is always an ex deal behind! For the sake of world peace China shld calm down n respect sovereignty of its neighbors to avoid world chaos!

[@LorieDominguez-qk1co]

the philippines will always fight when they don't respect the right of the philippines to eez. 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭💯💯

[@LorieDominguez-qk1co]

@@carlotristandumelod2223 The Chinese are no longer able to expel the Filipino fishermen and if they fire, it will be a war. The Chinese are really afraid of war 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@LorieDominguez-qk1co]

@@carlotristandumelod2223 you're funny

[@loktom4068]

Better fight to get rid of your Boon Boon Marco before you entire landscape looks the moon. Forget about polishing your car and your loved ones when your wish comes true.

[@florenzryansotelo8552]

Good that Taiwan finally realize the importance of Philippines in its defense against China. A stronger Philippine defense capability will be a bigger help to Taiwan. I wonder what are the things Taiwan is doing about this. Are they now helping Philippines strengthen itself?

[@aarnkgnar986]

Funny thing is, ROC-Taiwan was the one who made up the imaginary 11 dash line which excessively claims the whole of SCS including West Philippine Sea and its islands. These people pretends to be a good global citizen where in fact they are as greedy as PRC. Playing victim now because they are cornered and needs international support but if not they will also aggressively claim other countries' territory. These naive ignorant Pilipinos in the comment section exclaiming support to this china province are equally DISGUSTING!

[@marianonoriel3397]

It’s not Taiwan’s responsibility to help Philippines. We as a nation have to do better and strengthen our national defense. We can’t keep asking for handouts.

[@LeeSuKwang-ol5oy]

When are you going to return the spratlies you stole from Taiwan.

[@elyusmechanicalengineering8898]

@@LeeSuKwang-ol5oy Spratlys are too far from Taiwan and closer with Palawan.

[@LeeSuKwang-ol5oy]

What's your point??? Guam is also much further from USA and nearer to Philippines.

[@nickr7561]

We love Taiwan. I am Igorot love for all peace for all .

[@khimandfish3271]

Philippines not tired of War, every day weeks months we are always in true battle ground in mindanao, we don't want war but don't try people of the Philippines I don't care if China super power people of the Philippines not scared of War against China, USA Japan British Spain and other nation destroyed my country but Filipino people never surrender. We are silent nation, but don't try first bang bang.

[@thowphak2886]

All my Filipino friends are friendly, caring, tough as nails and still they remain humble, sorry to say your the exact opposite of it.

[@1_Life_2Live]

​@@thowphak2886 how can he be opposite. . its true we are friendly to our neighbors, but if you are not friendly to us, hell will be yours

[@thowphak2886]

@@1_Life_2Live I find it arrogant for saying don't mess with Filipinos, almost all people around the world will fight to the death if they know their country is being invaded.

[@1_Life_2Live]

@@thowphak2886 don't mess in other words, we are tired of invaders, colonizers which stripped us of our own identity, bullies, never ending fight for insurgencies and traitors. We are so used to war that we don't give a sh*t who might take advantage of our loving kindness attitude, even if your super sh*t or alien. Only God we fear above all

[@travelw.b12oo3]

The Philippines is indirectly protecting the pacifc region with the increased US defense presence in the region. Because of its strategic position. I hope Chinese encroachment in the South China sea will be totally reclaimed back to Philippines and totally deter China.

[@螃蟹螃蟹-v9e]

做一条狗，想法挺多

[@stevelux9854]

To a certain extent, yes the Philippines are helping to protect the region, but not alone. Taiwan, South Korea and Japan are all under threat from China's asperations. So the Philippines are not alone regionally. In addition there are significant internal social and economic issues within China. China has issues in its western and northwestern areas with the Muslim population that they have been abusing. Then there is the border conflict in its southwestern region with India. China has been cutting river water supplies that naturally flow to VietNam and other southeastern Asia countries. China's relationship with Russia is more of convenience and is prortayed warmly to the world, but that's really just a facade. I am unsure about the strength of their relationship with Mongolia, which seems rather strong historically, but in modern times there is a strengthening sense of Mongolian nationalism. And of course Tibet would want its independence back. So, China has less than optimal relations basically surrounding most of its borders. China starting a full scale military conflict within the next few years is doubtful, but when dealing with authoritarian politicians we can never really tell.

[@eliyahu1896]

Thank you for understanding the Philippines. We want to be friends to all nations. However, we will not be bullied. If we can only respect each other, then we will live in harmony and mutual support.

[@LitoGupaal]

Philippine friends with China but China abuse the Philippine they don't know how to friend with other nations they want to grab territory by making fake history as their stepping stone for ownership.

[@LitoGupaal]

China like goliat funs of bullying the Bible is True God save the Philippine afainst

[@felycacal3882]

Former President Duterte is still pro China and trying to speak on behalf of the CCP. It helps that EDCA is formulated because China refused to honor the arbitration. The US military had been partnered with the Philippines since World War 2 and there’s also a defense treaty between the Philippines and the US. The fact that China is aggressive and bullied the Philippines ever since that time that US left the Philippines. Our country is now in a better position now that the US military is helping the Philippines. This should thwart China from invading our country.

[@mythbusterthe6749]

When missile shrapnel hits you, then you understand the consequence. Waste oftime to explain until you experience it. You want war, you get war. 😂😂😂 bTW the IAT was an illegal court. Why didn't Philippines goes to ICJ like what Malaysia did against Philippines. Simple. Philippines can't prove that these islands belong to them. UNCLOS alone is insufficient as Philippines signed it with an exemption clause like. China. Historical lands cannot be challenged. These are Chinese historical islands found by China before Philippines became a nation. That is why Malaysia Natuna Island belongs to Indonesia today although it is within Malaysia EEZ. Indonesia claimed it before Malaysia became independent.

[@flame1ce]

@@mythbusterthe6749 then ask china to make any move to create war please. As a Filipino I'm not afraid of china even you have nuke. Just think not only us will suffer devastations, as well as your beloved china. Are you not aware of that? Filipino are veterans of wars. Just don't make us step your beloved china as it will create also slaughter of your military. I am willing to fight to death if you bully us.

[@Makaandog7804]

​​​​@@mythbusterthe6749 whos afraid of war? Filipinos have fought many war so never ask Filipinos about war. Right now we are on a shopping spree for armaments from diffetent countries including hypersonic missiles, fighter jets and submarines etc

[@mythbusterthe6749]

​@@Makaandog7804 Then get ready to be slaughter. 😂😂😂 The first warfare China begins will make Filipino starved. I will tell you why some Filipino thinks Philippines can fight with China when I am free. But it is naive and stupid. And why after serving US military they went kicked back to Philippines with all the promises made to them.reneged.

[@mythbusterthe6749]

@@Makaandog7804 Be prepared to fight, China has moved sea reclamation vessels to St Thomas Shoal and will drag the grounded rusty Philippines Navy bucket out of there. Make sure you put up a good fight. Politicians can talk and foot soldiers died. 🤣🤣🤣 You are talking rot. Philippines buying what? Nearly died laughing. You can't even get M16 rifles from US when your soldiers were killed by Muslim secessionists in Malawi. It may be revived. Mindanao peace is due to Duterte. Do you know who gave you the weapons? 🤣🤣🤣

[@franciscoverra2307]

Thumps up, phil japan and US start today d combine maritime patrol within south china sea

[@alaindelon0513]

We already tested our missile ang in a couple of years there will be a big change. I hope that we can have our own Nuclear missile soon as possible.

[@zzzzzsleeping]

It's very clear - Marcos Uncle said, you touch my nephew- "I will bust you" Stop the bully! Who do you like? Chinese offering economic help while slicing your country? Philippines should bring the Unclos decision to the International council to be voted to condemn China's action in West Philippine sea. The world should stand up against china and respect the International law.

[@billyboyventures7665]

Perfect job for US phil. Japan South Korea Australia and other allied country

[@rolandojrbriones3079]

Watching your discussions here in our country, Philipines. All your thoughts are on point. May your country stands firm as an independent democratic country away from the mainland China. kudos to your President and the rest of people of Taiwan who need change.

[@jsg3804]

Times like this and in future we need a bright leader to counter act Chinas aggressiveness.

[@romeocivilino6667]

I think the Philippine Government practices Strategic Ambiguity in terms of it's Relations with Taiwan. It is adhering to One China Principle which is mostly based on what the current Global Situation, where it is heavily linked to how the West treated the China PRC-ROC relations. But in terms of Social and Economic Relations, Filipinos and Taiwanese had a very close people-to-people ties and shared affiliation to Peace, Stability, Security, Progress, Democracy, Freedom and Liberty ideals. That's a very different on how the Filipino Public perceived the Chinese Citizens under Communist China, which is infamous for all negative, toxic and inhumane values, that many of them brought from their corrupted Mainland China to the Philippines, through illegal and unethical means and ways.

[@snarveien1853]

The negative views on Chinese people is so ignorant of us Filipinos because our media put it that way & we consume it from US also.This needs more cultural exchanges between Philippines & China, so we can better understand Chinese people, & so to stop these general negative judgement of Chinese citizen. Furthermore, we often do not take into consideration that Taiwan started the idea of 9-dash line that the Chinese govt adopted. In a realist point of view, it is understandable that China needs to strengthen their control of South China Sea, as based on their history, they are attacked through that part, also the Taiwan issue & the actions of US also. These factors give them insecurity, & unfortunately for us, we are stuck in between. The best course for Philippines is to strike a code of conduct with a leverage. That leverage is US for now. But the risk for Philippines is welcoming US too much & lose control in those sites, thereby making our country as a pawn to exhaust Chinese missiles. The EDCA needs to be amended, as the current one only requires the pre-position of supplies a notification to PH govt, & not approval from PH govt. This is why it is important for us Filipinos to watch this relationship with US also coz its a slippery slope.

[@gracelim2336]

@@snarveien1853 Either PH pays Big Protection $$$ and buy Expansive weapons from your Guardian Angel or Make a Deal with China.

[@romeocivilino6667]

@@snarveien1853 The Negative Perceptions I pertaining are from Individual experiences of working for Chinese and how they treat their Filipino Workers and how they view the Filipinos in personal opinion. Those in the Media are just added or a catalyst for these negative sentiments to surface again within the Public Psyche which is just plainly hiding under the Temporary Narratives of Acceptance and Welcoming of them but only shown of Abuse, Mistreatment and Discrimination. And you must understand that the negative values I am stating are inherently ingrained into the Chinese Culture and Traditions, from the Greed of Money, Lust for Power and Influence, Authoritarian Control of Everyone and Everything, lastly, their Hideous Business Practices and inhumane treatment of their own Peoples and even other Nationalities.

[@snarveien1853]

@@romeocivilino6667 So other cultures do not have greed problem? Others does not have Human rights problem? Even here in Norway they have pending UN filed cases regarding Parental right vs. the government's child protection agency. You judge the whole society based on your narrow experience. Is that justifiable? In my study abroad experience, my Malaysian & Singaporean classmates treated Filipinos as 2nd class, but as I explained our ways and culture to them, they changed the way they treat me & other Filipinos. Surprisingly, I never felt that kind of treatment with my Chinese classmates & got a deeper perspective of Chinese way of thinking. We need to know each other to stop these misunderstanding within people.

[@romeocivilino6667]

@@snarveien1853 Yeah, I agreed with you about Social aspects of Filipino-Chinese Relations, but we must understand that the People's Republic of China, under the Chinese Communist Party is different to the Chinese Peoples as whole, Although, it's influenced amongst the Chinese Mainlanders causes many negative social implications that becoming only not a problem within China, but also those Countries they migrating into, bringing their toxic ways and problematic Character issues that clashes to the native folks and citizens of the home country they chose to migrated.

[@meditatesleepandtravel8795]

@0:19 it means 1. Philippines is standing up for the whole region. 2. Philippines is pushed by a global power for chaos. 3. The rich countries in the region like Taiwan should owe it to the Philippines. Philippines tactics changed the game in the region.

[@FairToComment]

Bullshit! Philippines is causing a war in SCS and no respect to Asean countries. They are troublemaker with US. We want peace so backoff US!

[@bengiezt6211]

Philippines Support Taiwan

[@zzzzz50505]

bobo, kalaban din yang taiwan, parehas din yan na chekwa at inaangkin nila ang BUONG south china sea.

[@yewsekwang155]

Taiwan owns the 11 dash SCS. Its in their constitution. It's Philippines that robbed from Taiwan spratlies after a typhoon.

[@zzzzz50505]

@@yewsekwang155 dumb shit, 11 dash line was only created by china in 1947, Japan and US are the last OWNERS of the islands after WW2 and they ABANDONED it not ceeding it to any country, thats why a lot of countries went to take over the ABANDONED ISLANDS. Philippines claimed some of the islands since 1946. China and Taiwan only claimanship started 1947 after creating the IMAGINARY 11 DASH LINE. CLEARLY THIS IS THE REASON why the Philippines WON IN THE INTERNATIONAL COURT THAT THOSE ISLANDS DOES NOT BELONG TO CHINA/TAIWAN.

[@aarnkgnar986]

taiwan nga may pasimuno ng dash lines claim nila sa SCS support mo pa. Gunggong

[@wildboy3937]

@@yewsekwang155 Taiwan needed us more than they need that island right now

[@luciamedina8924]

To God be the Highest Glory🙏❤️🙏 We thank all the ally countries for supporting the Philippines to promote and preserve what is right hence promote and preserve PEACE and DEMOCRACY ♥️God bless President Marcos for his Valor,Courage and Patriotism 🇵🇭🙏God bless all Presidents and Leaders who promote Justice,Peace and Democracy and for supporting the Philippines and small countries against BULLIES 🙏🙏🙏🙏God bless us all and continue to help the underdogs and the helpless 🙏🙏

[@richardsamillano8016]

Taiwan needs to join the U.S. drills with the Philippines to practice how to prevent China if it starts a war in the region.

[@chessmaster9842]

Good job President Marcos Jr!

[@luciamedina8924]

AMEN 🙏🙏🙏

[@sh1nyarm0r]

Good coverage. Thank you.

[@osbornwais5257]

This is very interesting discussions... the guest are awesome...watching from ph.what about Taiwan stand about this manila-beijing tension?

[@kimmyspecs]

Although there are some investments from china, that does not mean they are aiding us.

[@Quinn0725]

Taiwan is the main hub manufacturer of semiconductor parts in the world, it must be protected before China tries to full control Taiwan. The Philippines is the most viable location for the US to support Taiwan in case if escalation. God bless the indo-pacific region in case China tries to bullies its neighboring region.

[@Nationfirstalwaysfirst_IND]

South China sea belong to international water... reject China's nine desh line.

[@calixtojacintojr500]

WORLD PEACE🕊🌍🇺🇳 REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭

[@JunYastem]

If china attack Taiwan,Philippines well defend Taiwan too,because to protect our citizens in Taiwan 😮

[@khel9505]

Philippines has a close island in taiwan, so if the china decide to attack taiwan they gonna invade those small island near taiwan

[@larrylachica9407]

China should think many times before invading Taiwan coz what's happening in Ukraine Russia War will be the same scenario ... US Allies will be supporting Taiwan....Philippines will play an important role if the conflict arises...same with South Korea and Japan amd Australia as well....

[@螃蟹螃蟹-v9e]

菲律宾，你只是一条狗而已，哈哈

[@BravoCoy]

Taiwan and Philippines should be friends

[@jeremiasfronda108]

That's good, recommendatio install permanent boundery : every location use 4 -Reinforced Concrete with steel casing borepiles diameter 2000 mm ; F'c = 8,000 psi, Fy = 60 ksi ; top elevation 6 meters above maximum sea level . Top of boredpiles provide reinforced concrete slab ,600 mm thick.. can serve as navigation guide ,too.

[@Naruto-u2k3n]

I love Czech Republic they offer to send troops if ever ww3 brakes out

[@bearboy77]

Us and the Philippines and Japan are on Taiwan said everyone okay

[@PandemoniumMeltDown]

Your videos are like your country, just on another level. Very good altogether!

[@Stephen_Jabs]

What do you mean?

[@PandemoniumMeltDown]

@@Stephen_Jabs Taiwan is a rather exemplary country.

[@roybustos5529]

I love how these experts appreciate the marcos and duterte efforts in balancing the west philippines issue. I felt bad for our most of local experts 😢 specially dutertes times.

[@roybustos5529]

Even our pres. marcos and former pres. Duterte have a different viewpoint in that issue. Their decisions are very timely

[@romeolanuza2120]

Spring Board of the Archipelagic island of 7,650 of the Philippine trie Alliance of 🇺🇸🇯🇵🇵🇭back in Bussines

[@kerbytamares6403]

What is not much discussed in forums is that one of the reasons Duterte gravitated towards China is the failure of the US in aiding the Philippines in the Scarborough incident in 2012, during those time Washington was preoccupied in Iraq and Afghanistan, plus the relationship of China and the US then was still great and optimistic. When Manila asked for assistance in the Scarborough stand off Obama did not act, they were apprehensive because the US doesnt want to offend China who is a major economic partner than Manila. A decision that will bite the Americans 10yrs later because the US did not anticipate that after that incident China will be in an island building campaign across the South China sea. Thats why Duterte hated Obama so much that he lashed at him during an ASEAN summit when Obama castigated Duterte about human rights. Duterte realized that its futile to go against China knowing that it cant count on the US, that its much better to just cooperate with Beijing to hopefully find a resolution with the issue, but as we all know that didnt also worked out as Duterte hoped to.

[@franciscebo4941]

Rodogie Duterte is a China's K'9 Pet's to the Philippines

[@gracelim2336]

Duterte is Very Wise. Thanks be to God. Why China can Deal with Muslim and Buddhist Countries but Not Christians'. Also Birds of the Same Feathers Flock Together. U will Reap what u Sow.

[@casseygubaton8927]

Yes, that's the truth the 2012 Scarborough standoff ,, instead of giving assistance to the Philippines.. the US government told Philippine Navy to just abandon the shoal...give it to china...now US is asking for EDCA,but it's a little bit to late.. the Chinese has stablish a strong military base in south china sea... this the reason why president Rodrigo Duterte.. lambasted Obama...

[@franciscebo4941]

@@gracelim2336 Rodogie🐕‍🦺 Duterte is wise to be Pet's of Chinese President Xi jin Ping he Love Chinese steam buns he love Chinese moon cakes

[@PhamHanrin]

🇺🇸🤝🇵🇭🤝🇻🇳🤝 🇯🇵Go fight china and battle of ugtong will happen again#Phillipineswin

[@sh1nyarm0r]

Duterte having lots of complaints against China is an understatement. The fact is that Duterte visited Beijing and when he came home to Manila, he said he was threatened with war by China if he does not kowtow to China. And China is only the 3rd largest trading partner of Philippines after the US and Japan. No, Philippines is not economically dependent on China.

[@davidturnbull310]

Go Philippines. Fight against these pirates.

[@sjv9147s]

China's deadset in its 9 dash line. The Philippines per se is too weak against such a superpower. So it ties up with the US, the opposing superpower. And, the whole of ASEAN as such is hoping for a balanced power arrangement in and for the region. China will not suffer countries not recognizing its 1 China Policy in respect of Taiwan. This is really the only part that can seriously unleash war on the part of China. Strategically however, in order for China to defend the Taiwan that it sees as its province, it has to have a secured 1st and 2nd island chain - up to the 9 dash line - to guarantee a commanding victory should the inevitable arise. What's 🤔🤔🤔 puzzling is why China is bulldozing it's own fishing interest in those waters overlapping the Philippines' legitimate fishing rights. Since this seems to be practically the main bone of contention for the Philippines. What China really needs is only the geopolitical interest for its own defence and its enemy is really the US, not the Philippines, i.e. not the fish. Pushing its fishing all the way to the said overlapping waters has caused the Philippines to again have to allow US bases in the country. Frankly, I should have thought China could have let this fishy part go without sacrificing its strategic geopolitical defence advantage because now, with 4 new US military bases in the Philippines, this Chinese military advantage is made perhaps merely nominal. Not that China will lose because of this but that the cost of war will pile up quite a bit against itself over the longer term. In all of this, the one to suffer the most will be the Philippines. The country is caught in a Catch 22 situation: damned if I do, damned if I don't.

[@ColoniaMurder20]

it was started after chinese discovered huge oil reserve near in Palawan Island enough to pay debt of U.S. and China.. during joint exploration between PH government and chinese company.

[@romeocivilino6667]

@@ColoniaMurder20 Actually it's Joint Venture for Seismic Research Discovery of Natural Resources in the South China Sea, between the Philippines, China and Vietnam. And Vietnam is another one whose illegally occupying many islands in Spratly Islands. Recently, the Supreme Court of the Philippines deemed the Joint Venture illegal and unconstitutional, which only benefits Vietnam economically and only worsens/aggregate the Chinese Aggressions and bullying in the West Philippine Sea.

[@ColoniaMurder20]

@@romeocivilino6667 well, thx for China being aggresive.. just look at economy in China today.. and many foreign companies leaving in China for Southeast Asia... ASEAN getting huge piece of cake those foreign manufacturers.. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Goodluckbae-v6q]

They are now in talk to add more US military base in the philippines because of growing tension.

[@itsjustabricc]

Which then opens the notion that China is not only gearing for Taiwan, but everything else instead. They hide their vicious and expansionist ambitions by utilizing Taiwan as a fulcrum for conflict, which will then justify any militaristic actions in the mythical 9 dash line (practically the entire South East Asia) to subtly take over this huge body of water without any thought whatsoever for those who rightfully own the it. It's going to be a multifront conflict, solely because a single nation cannot act with lawfulness and fairness in mind.

[@phirotaorhip97]

Who Owns WPS? --Fu King-S Anyone with eyes that look at the map knows that the Spratleys and Scarborough shoal/reef are so far away from China , lol. The ancestors of many islanders are known to be great ancient mariners who brought their core traditions from Taiwan ( who were originally from the mainland thousands of years before there was even a country named "China.") These people found themselves in the Philippines where the Austronesian culture flourished and became a launching pad to the Western Pacific into Micronesia, then have had admixture with Melanasians, and then finally proceeding to Polynesia (including Hawaii and Easter island---some evidence although inconclusive suggests they have reached or traded with Chile). To the West, these ancient people navigated further into many island nations and went through the Indian ocean into Madagascar (similarly there are arecheological evidence that suggests they reached the nearby shore of Mozambique in the African mainland, which is nothing compared to how far they already travelled so early in human history)---all without the help of a compass and sextant. Furthermore, there are archeological evidence that they were able to go round trip from different islands with varying distances at the height of their maritime exploration. Austronesian culture can in fact be traced from Taiwan (Taiwanese native that still compose 2-3% of current Taiwanese and many not in this number have admixed with Han, Japanese, Filipinos, etc that make up the current Taiwanese population---thus, NEVER a part of China either and only adopted Han culture when the KMT established their dictatorship that included people already in Taiwan that had at that time a Japanese culture). All of these things happened thousands of years before the "middle kingdom," was even a thought in anyone's mind. It is traceable from their cultural package, that included their domesticates, material culture (e.g., pottery, art, etc), beliefs, language, and most especially DNA. None of these are present in any "Chinese" claims until so much later and many are even lies if not exaggeration and false logic---All propaganda by the CCP to illegally occupy and steal the reosucers of their neighbors,. The "Chinese"on the hand, were unable to take the nearest islands even in 1200's when all the greatest Chinese ship builders were commissioned by the Mongol empire (i.e., Yuan dynasty) to build a large armada to bring Japan (who they considered a vassal state) to heel. Yet a regular storm experienced by many fisherman in ISEA even now destroyed the best ships constructed by the Chinese. Later in the Ming dynasty with Zheng He (only closely hugged the coast so he and his crew can have a chance of survival because of the tendency of Chinese junks to capsize, lol), considered their greatest mariner, did not even reach Taiwan (despite Chinese propaganda who would insist he did but cannot produce evidence when he was clear about everywhere else he went, lol) for the very reason that the "Chinese," were not known to be the greatest mariners and only established a fleeting foothold in Taiwan during the late colonial period (after learning something from their trade with ISEA and of course the western powers that would carve "China," up) after the native culture and people of the island were destroyed by western powers well before the Qing dynasty (who would claim Taiwan at this time, but was never recognized by anyone, including the Dutch East India company who was kicked out by the latter who defeated the Ming loyalists; before the Dutch can retake Taiwan, Japan ministered the islands and was forced by the US under the treaty of San Francisco to give it up after WW2, but not to anyone in particular---Certainly NOT China NOT even to the KMT, or Kuomintang who they allowed as refugees to stay there, since they were allies fighting the Japanese during WW2; KMT or Kuomintang would establish a dictatorship and forcibly change the culture from Japanese to Han with addition of Han immigration to Taiwan, relations eventually improved after democratization which kicked out the KMT from power) who defeated the Ming loyalists in Taiwan---but never had a chance to govern it because China was also being carved up in the same era that they lost Hong Kong, Macau, and Upper Manchuria (The Qing is a foreign dynasty that conquered China who defeated the Ming who retreated to Taiwan only to be defeated by the Qing swiftly; the Qing were Manchus---their homeland is now a geographic concept due to the late colonial period), still an official part of Russia called Vladivostok to this very day. So for the Spratley's to be part of China when their Chinese junks are known to capsize with regular storms of the area and did not even reach Taiwan until they improved their boats from knowledge from Western pirates and of course from their interaction with islanders through trade is just laughable! Taking back these islands should be one of the goals of the alliance with the west. Otherwise China will destroy not only the environment, steal the fish that most Filipinos should be enjoying when they sell them for cheap to the world's markets along with destroying the delicate reef systems that the ancestors of ISEA nations have taken care of. In addition, the Chinese under the CCP will BRIBE CORRUPT POLITICIANS to do NOTHING. ANY POLITICIAN THAT SUPPORTS CHINA ARE CORRUPT TRAITORS who would rather see the native Filipinos enslaved by the Chinese government. Filipinos should demand that America expel this foreign invasion of the land and resources that rightly belong to the Philippines based on history, culture, archeology, legal rulings, and frankly anyone with common sense. Frankly, AMERICA HAS AN OBLIGATION UNDER THE COMMON DEFENSE TREATY TO PROTECT ANY INVASION OF PHILIPPINES' TERRITORIES WITHIN ITS EEZ AND SHOULD HAVE NEVER ALLOWED THIS INVASION TO HAVE TAKEN PLACE!!! As is commonly known, the Spratelys are also thought to have a LARGE SUPPLY OF OIL AND GAS AND WERE STOLEN BY CHINA!!! Something like this has happened before when Filipinos lost out to the claims from their neighbors to the South (when it clearly was and is Philippine property) and the country is paid by nothing more than a pittance that's not even adjusted for inflation annually! Pull up your pants, know who you, are and how great your civilization is since ancient times. Stop looking at the colonial past for validation of your own unique existence (and a maritime culture unrivaled until the modern world) of what IS even yours!!! Open your eyes, have some dignity, and protect your country by providing them with honest incorruptible leaders that will stand up to tyranny and corruption!!! Do you not think that Beijing will rapidly destroy the area so that it becomes unlivable (this is the same behavior they have in mainland China, so now that they destroyed their environment, they just steal it from others)? Lastly, the Spratley's are the gateway to the strait of Malacca---an important economic and military choke point. The Chinese thinks that Filipinos are stupid. Instead of a defeatist attitude of a victim of colonization from long ago that still haunts you, look at your history and inheritance and draw strength to prevent another COLONIAL POWER like CHINA to even attempt of enslaving, much less look down on you ever again. Do NOT VOTE FOR CORRUPT POLITICIANS THAT ALLOW CHINA TO DOMINATE AND OUTCOMPETE LOCAL BUSINESSES, BRING DRUGS, AND LISTEN TO PROPAGANDA AS THEY SEND MORE ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS THERE (frankly, to insist they are Filipinos but look down on you at the same time, as they use the resources, freedom, and opportunities of the country for themselves and their children to further deprive you of the same and further contribute to the drug problem and corruption there---the CHINESE ARE THE BIGGEST DRUG LORDS IN THE WORLD AND HAVE TIES WITH SOUTH AMERICAN CARTELS, AND ARE KNOWN AND DOCUMENTED TO USE DRUGS TO SUBDUE THEIR TARGET NATION; they learned this from the 1st and 2nd Opium wars when the British used the same evil tactics on the ruling foreign Qing dynasty---yet today mainland China doesn't have a drug problem because their government controls the DRUG LORDS WHO THEN BRIBE CORRUPT LOCAL POLITICIANS TO ESCAPE PROSECUTION AND PUNISHMENT AS THEY CONTINUALLY DESTROY THEIR TARGET COUNTRY, i.e., PHILIPPINES---so how many Chinese exactly were killed or brought to jail by Duterte??? Oh that's right...NONE. Only local poor Filipinos were killed extrajudicially). All of these are used by the Chinese under the CCP to claim a territory. Maybe it's time you show them who you truly are. FILIPINOS, FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHTS AND FREEDOM!!!

[@yewsekwang155]

History is clear . SCS belongs to china since ancient times right up to present times when Japan were obligated by postdam declaration to return SCS back to china after ww2. This was with internationally accepted treaty of Taipei. It's best Philippines return china spratlies to avoid future trouble.

[@1_Life_2Live]

first time ived read such long statement.cc.kudoos

[@pinaychallenges...1399]

True philippine owner...base on old map of the philippnes 1734 included the scabirough shoal old name is PANACOT icluded also spratly island and sabah borneo...fallowed by the tribunal huge international law...the old map...

[@julieterb6084]

Well said and very resourceful i believe Filipinos are already aware who their enemies are for the next election I wouldn’t think they will give up even an inch of their land

[@naitsirkxify]

​@@yewsekwang155 China basically gave up any Historical rights when it became a signatory in UNCLOS. China asserts itself a lawful nation, right? So follow the law.

[@alaindelon0513]

Also our government is already planning on buying sophisticated Submarine soon.

[@CypressC2j]

Also the natural gas here in the Philippines Xi Jin ping wants to collaborate in digging 60/40 but Philippines did not agree

[@pinaychallenges...1399]

And bongbong marcos will continue the foostep of his father to continue defense in west philippine sea...so his father is powerful that time...

[@juliusviluan2909]

I as a filipino. If the war between china ang my beloved country Philippine I am ready to die to protect my motherland. Wo ta se Zhong gou ren. Ta men dia mao 😅😅😅😅

[@christopherpelino7425]

Philippines move is to support allies in Taiwan issue. So is the same... the support will benefit for both allies and the Taiwanese. I think this is the reason why and how PBBM being used his capability.

[@albertmira5794]

Philippines always support taiwan.. 🇵🇭

[@bookmunchrr4186]

taiwan also claim sovereignty over areas in west Philippines sea 👎

[@justicepablo9775]

China a Big dragon Rev,12;9-13

[@phil20_20]

They should probably have sensors on those bouys. China will sneak in after dark.

[@piecar6713]

Filipinos support Taiwan independence. Phil. indirectly protect Taiwan's invasion thru the american bases in the Phil.

[@chandransashikanth6824]

Good

[@Pageant_Updates]

China might have access in spratly island right now but when theres a war start i know the first move of the Philippines military is to get the full control of spratly island and Scarborough shoal. Since american will be the one handing the north and northeast part of the Philippines to secure the south part of of taiwan.

[@davidmitchell1681]

Stand strong against the CCP.

[@cebuanomindchannel7592]

Ally countries of the Philippines such as US, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Canada, France, Israel, UK, etc., are showing that when your abiding the laws many countries will definitely on it's side. In short, there's always good that will stand against evil but the Philippines is also strengthen it's military powers by acquiring war ships, high-powered weapons and air assets to counter China's aggression towards the Philippines right in maritime territory. China had mo record in winning battles against any countries ever since just only intimidating and flaunting it's fake superpower but the Philippines maybe a small and not rich country but the level of patriotism of the Filipinos is more than enough to encounter China's greediness. The Philippines is abiding it's laws of the seas so we Filipinos will always stand for the Philippines whatever it takes. Once upon a time China was invading South Korea backing by Soviet Union and North Korea to colonize south Korea then the UN appealing it's member states to help South Korea and the Philippines responded sent Filipino soldiers to help south Korea during the battle in Yultong the 1k+ Filipino soldiers bravely faced the 40k+ Chinese soldiers which China tasted it's defeat.

[@norelyntubongbanua593]

Im pinoy i think taiwan and china has similar culture and said by baijing taiwan is annex of province of china if china i trying to wage war against taiwan of taiwan be taken down Philippines will be next victime of chinas economic growth. In the past ww2 Japan has economic boom and have to invade neighbour country for resources and china is also inch by inch dominates west Philippines sea on the past u.s. defend Philippines during the war and now u.s. is depending Philippines againt china war

[@RamonGelvoria]

Lagyan talaga ng boya lahat ng sulok sa wps at bantayan maigi.

[@jasperangel]

Fan here in the Philippines 🌴

[@henrycamiguing8866]

Good job PBBM

[@pinaychallenges...1399]

Base on old map of the philippime fallowed by tribunal international law the map of the philippines included the scanorough shoal old name PANACOT inclufed also spratly island and Sabah borneo....in 1734......

[@svennielsen633]

This is very important. Let us hope that other countries in the area also will show the same kind of responsibility as the Philippines and that they change their policy towards full official recognition of the Republic of China aka Taiwan. No more appeasement garbage!

[@UlricRuffino]

the sea doesnt belongs to no one so is the earth

[@risingflagtv409]

Nga ayho itini Philippines Pangcah salikaka we love Amis here in the Philippines

[@allyluna07]

Filipinos will be always on Taiwans side

[@Ajco2122]

If Asia really wants to counter Chinese aggression, then revive the SEATO.

[@reinpinebook825]

Yes, it's the only way.

[@1958-j8r]

the word is defense. its mean no attack if not attacked. its deterence.

[@PandemoniumMeltDown]

Yes, now let's see what the CCP will do next.

[@anthonyperaz4884]

The Philippines will defend sovereignty,secretly support taiwan

[@benkollerman7944]

Because it's important

[@mrlonely8378]

Good job Pres Marcos Jr

[@freddiedugas8989]

(Comments and idea): Philippine democracy embraces international democracy. Since FREEDOM OF NAVIGATION in high seas is a part of International law, Phillipine abide with with it. Philippines wants peace in the region thus to immediately define and redefine the existing law of the sea.

[@edgarmendoza2397]

The armed forces will protect our economic zone

[@kimmyspecs]

FYI. we, the filipinos are not reliant to china and there is little than you know that china is aiding the philippines.

[@Deadpool_1718]

Give the Philippines the best Military weapon and it can conquer China...but Philippines is never an aggressive country but just a Defensive country, because the Philippines doesn't like bullies and will not bully other countries...

[@noelpayawal9470]

There is island near Philippines which is 200 km from Taiwan, taiwan should also stock food and oil in this island in case war start

[@hottesteverything6545]

The Philippines only claims the West Philippine Sea - part of it is its Exclusive Economic Zone.

[@lupiarch9784]

With the establishment of more military bases (Through EDCA) in Batanes islands (Northern part of Philippines and South of Taiwan), it should serve as a deterrent against China's aggressive posturing towards Taiwan and Japan. It's also important to note that Philippines have been betrayed by China several times. The first one was during President Aquino term when China and the Philippines had a standoff in Scarborough Shoal. Obama (USA) brokered and negotiated for both Philippines and China to stand down and both parties agreed. Unfortunately, after Philippines left China stayed. They built artificial islands saying it's primarily for civilian and humanitarian purposes but militarized it as soon as it was constructed. When President Duterte took the Philippine presidency, he sought out a way to peacefully cooperate with China since they made a lot of promises of economic benefits. Unfortunately most of China's promises never materialized. Now that a new president (President Marcos Jr.) is now in power, Philippines has somewhat learned it is impossible to cooperate with China when it has already proven that they can never be trusted. Add to the fact of China's attitude and treacherous nature towards other countries, no one truly trusts China even with promises of economic benefits. India, Bhutan, Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam are one of the few countries who look at China with suspicion. Even Russia doesn't trust China after stealing it's technologies and their claims in Bolshoi Ussuriysky Island.

[@Quackmire1]

As a filipino Even though filipino citizen betray marcoses President marcos jr. Still willing to save philippines

[@johnbiolena6993]

Taiwanese and Philippines are friends if you invade chinaaa call us and we help youuu.

[@harunotodoroki]

Professor Ding should not be made to speak in English as I am sure he would have more in-depth contribution in mandarin. Don’t be lazy , dub him or provide subtitles. His subpar English is a distraction in a very interesting discussion

[@zankai9274]

The renewal of the Philippines and Washington towards partnership in the defense and economy, helps or an advantage of Taiwan. Because of the said ties, the USA granted to expand EDCA, sites, in the countrysides particularly in the North Luzon which is very near to Taiwan. So if China will attack Taiwan eventually USA can immediately response in a short period of time. Just to rescue Taiwan as being promised by the Washington. EDCA sites are very disadvantageous to China. That's why China now delayed to attack Taiwan. So Taiwan should be thankful to the Philippines government in welcoming the USA Military Bases in 10selected areas across the country.

[@charloseyes]

the West Philippines Sea theater, helps relieve pressure on the Taiwan Strait

[@PhamHanrin]

🇺🇸🤝🇵🇭🤝🇻🇳🤝 🇯🇵Go fight china and battle of ugtong will happen again#Phillipineswin

[@marcksonnypagunuran8295]

The Philippines troops are not afraid to the chinese troops

[@renatoapostol8057]

PEACEFULNESS AND STABILITY OF MORTAL MANKIND FREE FROM GREEDS TOWARD PEACE, PROTECTION AND PROSPERITY

[@CypressC2j]

Tension may not rise f china will not bully Philippines

[@itch4travel]

Permanent Court of Arbitration is not a part of the United Nation. They are a private court for hire, and they have no Jurisdiction on delimiting or awarding territories. Question, why did the other claimants boycotted the arbitration case filed by the Philippines against China? Q2. How much did the Philippines spent in the arbitration case? Q3. Did the amount paid the Abitration aporoved by the House of Congress of the Philippines? Q4. If the Philippines Congress did not approve the payment, who paid the bill?

[@benjaminbio5834]

Kong wala ang Bashi channel dyan sa Batanes tangay na ang Taiwan, pasalamat sila, matindi at napa strategicaly important ang choke point sa batanes.

[@justicepablo9775]

Attn, all nation, time God stand judge, FPRRD God Prosecutor 1Ped,2;4

[@ygolot1013]

Whatever happens, you dont see tbe Philippines backing out on ist belief, if it's our it's ours, and we will fight for it! Period!

[@pinaychallenges...1399]

According to the old maps of the philippines included the scaborough shoal old name panacot the spratly islands and sabah in 1734...base on the international law....is the philippines is the owner......

[@NurseArielPhysiotherapists]

its west Philippine sea🇵🇭

[@iananthonydesilva6127]

Love ones families grater attachment letters.i work hard an try to tear, but its really sustainabilities love 2❤

[@erlindahilmy7652]

Yes sirtruewhat youdaidthistime

[@benjaminbio5834]

Ang nakikita ko na talagang hirap na hirap ay ang one billion plus na Chinese peasants(poor) na dahil sa malaking ambition ng gobyerno nila na dominahin ang mundo, yong mga kababayan nila kinalimutan --na nakalibing sa hirap, ang kumakamal ng salapi at luxury sa buhay ay ang mayayaman (elite) CCP members. Mantakin mo. Hirap na hirap na ang mga ordirary people. Hirap sa kababayad ng apartment na hindi pa tapos, nag close pa ang mga factories wala ng incoming orders. Sapul sila sa baha, Lindol, sandstorm, bagyo, name it. Lumaki ang china dahil inukopa nila ang neighbors nila na hindi puedeng lumaban, like Manchuria , tibet, Kazakhstan, mongolia, Himalayan India, Nepal. Etc pati teritoryo ng Pinas kinuha pa at pinangalanang Nashan. Hanga amo kay Pinoy dahil pinadala nilaban natin ng ARBITRATION sa Hague, ang bonafide spanish map ng Pinas ang pang laban. Hambugero ayaw kilalanin ang ruling. Ang united nation pina perma ang chekwa in agreement with the laws of the sea, Perl hindi naman sinusunod.