The Philippines has accused China of constructing a floating barrier measuring approximately 1,000 feet in the disputed South China Sea. A photograph shared by Jay Tarriela, the spokesperson for the Philippines Coast Guard, reveals the extent of the barrier. In a statement released on the state-run Philippine News Agency, national security advisor Eduardo Año assured …
The Philippines reveals the installation of a controversial barrier by China in the South China Sea. Sept. 25, 2023 (UPI) — The Philippines has declared its intention to undertake necessary measures to dismantle a floating barrier that China has constructed in a disputed region of the South China Sea. This move risks exacerbating the already …
In 1965, when Filipino citizens elected Ferdinand Marcos as their president, there was hope for a fresh start. The Marcoses leveraged their power by aligning themselves with American foreign policy, positioning the Philippines as a democratic stronghold against communism in Asia. However, after almost two decades, Filipinos grew disillusioned with the couple due to violence …