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
Chapters:
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:00:57 – Enhancing the Philippine Armed Forces
00:03:16 – Cyberattacks in the Philippines and Collaboration With Taiwan
00:06:16 – Philippines and Taiwan National Security Overview
00:10:48 – Philippine Transparency Over Maritime Disputes Gains Global Support
00:13:39 – Will Manila’s “Redlines” Deter China?
00:14:18 – China’s Expanding Aggression Toward ASEAN
00:15:04 – U.S. Support for the Philippines Against China
00:16:32 – Taiwan and Philippines To Strengthen Ties
00:18:54 – Assessing Taiwan, Philippines Self-Defense Capabilities
00:20:36 – U.S., Philippines, Taiwan To Gather To Counter China
00:22:54 – Chinese Influence Across Philippine Society
00:24:03 – Rear Admiral Rommel Ong’s “Filipino Theory of Victory”
