Balikatan exercises ‘correct path forward’ for PH defense posture, WPS stance — think tank
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-04-18 13:43 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Education, Defence, Asia, Military & Defence, Philippines, China, World News, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines must move beyond rhetoric and fully operationalize an “active defense” posture amid China’s continued assertiveness in the West Philippine Sea, a policy expert said, pointing to expanded joint military exercises with allies as a key step forward.
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