Join us as we hear directly from the Philippine armed forces on President Marcos Jr.’s archipelagic defense strategy and the how the navy is modernizing to counter China's growing aggression. In our exclusive interview with armed forces spokesperson Colonel Francel Margareth Padilla-Taborlupa and former navy vice commander Rear Admiral Rommel Ong, we explore how the Philippines is enhancing their armed forces under the assertion of President Marcos stating “Philippines 'will not lose an inch' of territory,” and the significant parallels between the Philippines and Taiwan in their approach to relations with China, and the vital importance of the Taiwan Strait's security. Furthermore, how can Taiwan and the Philippines enhance their cooperation to ensure regional stability?
Our guests are:
Colonel Francel Margareth Padilla-Taborlupa
- Armed Forces of the Philippines Spokesperson
Rear Admiral Rommel G. Ong
- Former Philippine Navy Vice Commander
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