IndoPacific Report

06/12/2024

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The Philippines is taking a significant step to assert its territorial sovereignty in the South China Sea with the upcoming release of an updated national ma...

05/12/2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8EAMiJ19gU

Philippines China Trade Accusations Over New South China Sea ConfrontationTensions between China and the Philippines intensified following a maritime confron...

04/12/2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByKhQUnM3aY

04/12/2024

Want to Understand Hong Kong's Legacy? Watch This Now

The legacy of Hong Kong reflects a remarkable blend of Eastern and Western influences, shaped by its colonial past, economic evolution, and cultural resilien...

04/12/2024

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U S Funded Port in Batanes The Bold Move to Counter ChinaThe proposed US-funded port in Batanes, the northernmost province of the Philippines, represents a ...

04/12/2024

Want to Understand Hong Kong's Legacy? Watch This Now

The legacy of Hong Kong reflects a remarkable blend of Eastern and Western influences, shaped by its colonial past, economic evolution, and cultural resilien...

02/12/2024

Fortune’s 2024 rankings of the most influential business leaders

Fortune’s 2024 rankings of the most influential business leaders. Elon Musk leads the list with groundbreaking innovations through Tesla, SpaceX, X (formerly...

02/12/2024

What Makes Israel an Intelligence Giant?

Israel's emergence as an intelligence powerhouse stems from a combination of historical necessity, cutting-edge technological innovation, seamless military-i...

01/12/2024

U S Interest in Philippines Oil & Gas Industry Challenges China's Claims in West Philippines Sea

The South China Sea, a region of immense strategic and economic importance, serves as a critical global shipping route, a repository of vast natural resource...

30/11/2024

Is the Philippines Expensive?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMUwgHGUHsY

28/11/2024

Which Weapons the Philippines Need for Defense in the South China Sea?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUz5aAb3nzY

27/11/2024

A fierce conflict between Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte is dominating the political landscape, escalating into a public feud between two of the nation’s most powerful families. The latest flashpoint came when Duterte claimed she had ordered a hitman to assassinate Marcos if she were killed, prompting the president to condemn the statement as reckless and a national security threat. Tensions have been simmering since Duterte resigned from Marcos’s cabinet in June, accusing him of being unfit to lead and criticizing his push for constitutional reforms that could benefit his ally, Speaker Martin Romualdez. This rift, compounded by high rice prices and criticism of Marcos’s economic policies, threatens to shape the upcoming midterm elections as both families vie for public favor. Meanwhile, Duterte’s approval rating, though higher than Marcos’s, has dipped following her controversial $11.6 million confidential funds request. Adding to the drama, the International Criminal Court’s investigation into her father, Rodrigo Duterte, intensifies the stakes. Analysts describe Sara Duterte’s approach as a strategic balancing act, maintaining distance from Marcos while positioning herself for a potential 2028 presidential bid. With the military urging neutrality and voters engrossed in the dynastic clash, this political rivalry underscores deep divisions and raises concerns about the nation’s stability and future leadership. Like, comment, and subscribe for more in-depth coverage of global economies and geopolitics. Watch complete video and do not forget to visit our channel for more interesting videos.

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0:00 Conflict between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte
1:06 The feud isn’t new
1:54 Economic issues add to the pressure on Marcos’s administration
2:14 At the core of their dispute is Marcos’s push to change the constitution
2:40 An investigation by the International Criminal Court (ICC) into Duterte’s father
3:09 Duterte’s public image is distinctive
3:58 Observers describe Duterte’s position as a “double game”

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27/11/2024

Task Force-Ayungin is a U.S.-Philippine initiative aimed at enhancing intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities to strengthen maritime domain awareness and counter Chinese coercion in the South China Sea, specifically around the contested Second Thomas Shoal, or Ayungin Shoal. By improving coordination between the U.S. and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the task force bolsters the AFP's ability to monitor and defend the area, though all direct operations at the shoal, including resupply missions to the BRP Sierra Madre, are conducted solely by Philippine personnel. While the U.S. provides non-combat, advisory support, including intelligence sharing, sovereignty and operational control remain with the Philippines. Task Force-Ayungin has increased tensions with China, which claims the shoal despite its proximity to the Philippine coast, leading to confrontations like China’s use of water cannons against Philippine vessels. However, recent diplomatic talks have yielded a provisional agreement permitting Philippine resupply missions without interference, highlighting the task force’s broader role in reinforcing Philippine maritime defense and ensuring the South China Sea remains a region of peace, commerce, and freedom of navigation.
0:00 What is Task Force-Ayungin Really About?
0:26 Strategic Objectives
0:54 U.S. Involvement: Support Without Direct Action
1:24 Rising Tensions with China
2:01 Bigger Picture: Deterrence and Peace
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28/02/2024

Vietnam leads Southeast Asia in Sending Students Abroad
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nG-44y18dV0

27/02/2024

Why are Batanes residents urged to become Army reservists?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_GskYTEKcg
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24/02/2024

How South China Sea dispute can be resolved?
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