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The Japan TimesThe Philippines is pursuing a policy of “strategic ambiguity” on U.S. missile deployments, but it is clear on one thing: It has already secured the funds to buy its own midrange missiles. <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/06/02/asia-pacific/politics/philippine-defense-secretary-gilberto-teodoro-missiles/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/06/02/asia-pacific/politics/philippine-defense-secretary-gilberto-teodoro-missiles/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/asiapacific" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#asiapacific</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/politics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#politics</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/gilbertoteodoro" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#gilbertoteodoro</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/philippines" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#philippines</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/defense" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#defense</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/squad" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#squad</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/us" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#us</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/usmilitary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#usmilitary</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/china" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#china</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/pla" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#pla</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/southchinasea" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#southchinasea</a>

The Japan TimesJapan and Philippine defense ministers on Sunday agreed to strengthen cooperation amid China’s growing military activity in the East and South China seas. <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/06/01/japan/japan-philippines-defense-cooperation/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/06/01/japan/japan-philippines-defense-cooperation/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/commentary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#commentary</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/japan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#japan</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/gennakatani" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#gennakatani</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/philippines" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#philippines</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/gilbertoteodoro" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#gilbertoteodoro</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/philippinejapanrelations" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#philippinejapanrelations</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/defense" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#defense</a>

The Japan TimesBeijing’s demands that Manila remove a U.S. missile system have backfired, as the Philippines' defense chief says his country is now determined to acquire its own midrange missile capability. <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/02/06/asia-pacific/politics/philippines-defense-minister-teodoro-interview/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/02/06/asia-pacific/politics/philippines-defense-minister-teodoro-interview/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/asiapacific" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#asiapacific</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/politics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#politics</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/philippines" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#philippines</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/southchinasea" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#southchinasea</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/disputedislands" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#disputedislands</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/gilbertoteodoro" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#gilbertoteodoro</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/defense" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#defense</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/philippinesjapanrelations" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#philippinesjapanrelations</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/us" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#us</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/usmilitary" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#usmilitary</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/china" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#china</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/pla" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#pla</a>

The Japan TimesGermany recently became the latest Western power to announce plans to substantially deepen security ties with the Philippines — a development that highlights how Manila is also looking beyond its traditional regional partners to bolster its defense posture. <a href="https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/08/14/asia-pacific/politics/philippines-germany-deepen-security-ties/" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/08/14/asia-pacific/politics/philippines-germany-deepen-security-ties/</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/asiapacific" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#asiapacific</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/politics" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#politics</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/philippines" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#philippines</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/germany" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#germany</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/defense" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#defense</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/ferdinandmarcosjr" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ferdinandmarcosjr</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/borispistorius" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#borispistorius</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/gilbertoteodoro" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#gilbertoteodoro</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/indopacific" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#indopacific</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/southeastasia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#southeastasia</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/china" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#china</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/japan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#japan</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/australia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#australia</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/canada" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#canada</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/unitedstates" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#unitedstates</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/southchinasea" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#southchinasea</a>

Norobiik @Norobiik@noc.socialSeveral senators on Thursday urged <a href="https://noc.social/tags/PresidentMarcos" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#PresidentMarcos</a> to ban all <a href="https://noc.social/tags/Pogos" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Pogos</a> for posing a threat to <a href="https://noc.social/tags/NationalSecurity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#NationalSecurity</a> and for being the source of <a href="https://noc.social/tags/crimes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#crimes</a> such as those cited by Tengco.Opposition Sen. <a href="https://noc.social/tags/RisaHontiveros" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#RisaHontiveros</a> urged the President to heed the pronouncements of Defense Secretary <a href="https://noc.social/tags/GilbertoTeodoro" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GilbertoTeodoro</a> Jr. who favored a total ban on Pogos on national security grounds. <a href="https://noc.social/tags/PogoBan" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#PogoBan</a><a href="https://noc.social/tags/PogoCrackdown" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#PogoCrackdown</a> widens; ‘250 to 300’ not licensed <a href="https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1951406/pogo-crackdown-widens-250-to-300-not-licensed" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1951406/pogo-crackdown-widens-250-to-300-not-licensed</a>

Norobiik @Norobiik@noc.socialAustralia says its recent encounters with China's military fell short of being safe and professional.Marles also held talks with Philippines Defense Secretary <a href="https://noc.social/tags/GilbertoTeodoro" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GilbertoTeodoro</a> on the sidelines of the <a href="https://noc.social/tags/shangriladialogue" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#shangriladialogue</a> <a href="https://noc.social/tags/Australia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Australia</a> seeks military talks with <a href="https://noc.social/tags/China" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#China</a>, ties with <a href="https://noc.social/tags/Philippines" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Philippines</a> <a href="https://www.rappler.com/world/asia-pacific/australia-seeks-military-talks-with-china-ties-philippines/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.rappler.com/world/asia-pacific/australia-seeks-military-talks-with-china-ties-philippines/</a>

Norobiik @Norobiik@noc.socialSwedish ambassador to the <a href="https://noc.social/tags/Philippines" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Philippines</a> <a href="https://noc.social/tags/AnnikaThunborg" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#AnnikaThunborg</a> proposed the sale of up to a dozen <a href="https://noc.social/tags/Gripens" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Gripens</a> to <a href="https://noc.social/tags/Manila" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Manila</a> when she met Defence Minister <a href="https://noc.social/tags/GilbertoTeodoro" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GilbertoTeodoro</a> Jnr in August. Manila is seeking to modernise its fighter jets at a tense time in the <a href="https://noc.social/tags/SouthChinaSea" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SouthChinaSea</a>. <a href="https://noc.social/tags/JAS39Gripen" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#JAS39Gripen</a>Joining <a href="https://noc.social/tags/Nato" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Nato</a> ‘will bring opportunities’ for <a href="https://noc.social/tags/Sweden" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Sweden</a>’s arms makers in <a href="https://noc.social/tags/AsiaPacific" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#AsiaPacific</a> amid tensions with <a href="https://noc.social/tags/China" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#China</a> <a href="https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3253889/joining-nato-will-bring-opportunities-swedens-arms-makers-asia-pacific-amid-tensions-china" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3253889/joining-nato-will-bring-opportunities-swedens-arms-makers-asia-pacific-amid-tensions-china</a>MSN link: <a href="https://www.msn.com/en-xl/news/other/joining-nato-will-bring-opportunities-for-sweden-s-arms-makers-in-asia-pacific-amid-tensions-with-china/ar-BB1jbVlN" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.msn.com/en-xl/news/other/joining-nato-will-bring-opportunities-for-sweden-s-arms-makers-in-asia-pacific-amid-tensions-with-china/ar-BB1jbVlN</a>Back toot: <a href="https://noc.social/@Norobiik/112072459308794462" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://noc.social/@Norobiik/112072459308794462</a>

Norobiik @Norobiik@noc.socialDefense Secretary <a href="https://noc.social/tags/GilbertoTeodoro" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GilbertoTeodoro</a> Jr. on Tuesday night again condemned <a href="https://noc.social/tags/China" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#China</a>’s latest act of aggression against <a href="https://noc.social/tags/FilipinoFishermen" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#FilipinoFishermen</a> in the resource-rich <a href="https://noc.social/tags/ScarboroughShoal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ScarboroughShoal</a>, locally known as <a href="https://noc.social/tags/BajoDeMasinloc" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BajoDeMasinloc</a>, which is within Manila’s 270-kilometer exclusive economic zone. Teodoro said China “has no business harassing Filipino fishermen” after a video showed local fisherfolk being driven away by the Chinese coast guard. <a href="https://noc.social/tags/Philippines" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Philippines</a> <a href="https://globalnation.inquirer.net/225718/defense-chief-scores-harassment-of-pinoy-fishers" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://globalnation.inquirer.net/225718/defense-chief-scores-harassment-of-pinoy-fishers</a>

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