The Philippines’ aggressive stance against China has backfired
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-04-05 02:05 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Education, Defence, Asia, Human Rights, Military & Defence, Philippines, China, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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THE aggressive stance taken by the Philippines against China in the South China Sea dispute has backfired. Under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration, the country shifted to a more confrontational policy. This included frequent public protests, highly publicized maritime incidents, and joint patrols and stronger military ties with the United States.
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