asiatimes.com/2026/10/manilas-closer-ties-to-tokyo-not-aimed-at-containing-beijing Manila’s closer ties to Tokyo not aimed at containing Beijing
An opinion piece by Rommel Banlaoi argues that Philippine-Japanese security ties, built on the Reciprocal Access Agreement and a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, are about stability rather than containing China. He urges continued dialogue with Beijing and ASEAN centrality.
— via Asia Times, Rommel C Banlaoi
