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world27 days ago•6 min saved

Subic Bay Reawakens as a Strategic Indo-Pacific Hub Near China

Subic Bay in the Philippines is being revived as a major Indo-Pacific hub, with a reactivated Hyundai shipyard boosting civilian and potential defense-related activity under the US-Philippines Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement. The complex now hosts multiple defense-linked tenants and a growing US footprint, while Washington and Manila study forward-deployed ammunition production in the Indo-Pacific; as of early 2026, no weapons manufacturing at Subic has been confirmed, but the site is viewed as increasing strategic leverage near Taiwan and China amid regional tensions.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#edca #indo-pacific #shipbuilding

world7 months ago•3 min saved

Trump's Philippine Ties and Trade Talks at the White House

The article discusses President Trump's potential personal connection to Philippine leader Ferdinand Marcos Jr., possibly through his mother Imelda Marcos, highlighting their historical ties and the significance of family relationships in diplomatic interactions, as Marcos seeks a favorable trade deal and strengthens US-Philippines relations.

via CNN|

#ferdinand-marcos-jr #imelda-marcos #philippines

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

Biden and Marcos strengthen US-Philippines ties amid China tensions.

US President Joe Biden and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos have affirmed their commitment to defending the Philippines, including in the South China Sea, amid concerns over China's aggressive behavior in the region. The two leaders also announced efforts to strengthen economic and military ties, including the joint adoption of defense guidelines and the transfer of military equipment from the US to the Philippines. The visit marks a revival of US-Philippine relations, which had soured under former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's closer ties with China.

via The Guardian|

#china #economic-ties #military-ties

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

Biden and Marcos discuss military ties amid US-China tensions.

US President Joe Biden and Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr have agreed to strengthen military cooperation and adopt new defence guidelines to counter China's growing influence in the Asia-Pacific region. The two leaders also discussed economic cooperation and reaffirmed the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty. The visit marks the first official US visit by a president of the Philippines in more than 10 years and comes as the Biden administration seeks to deepen ties with the Philippines, which soured under Marcos Jr's predecessor Rodrigo Duterte.

via Al Jazeera English|

#biden #china #marcos-jr