Posted on 08/27/2020 11:22:16 AM PDT by RomanSoldier19
In a first under the Duterte administration, Manila says it is prepared to invoke its Mutual Defence Treaty with the US in the face of Chinese aggression
Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jnr also vows to continue air patrols over the South China Sea that Beijing has denounced as ‘illegal provocations’
Manila will invoke its defence agreement with the United States if China attacks its naval vessels in the South China Sea, Philippine Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jnr said on Wednesday.
His comments mark the first time the Rodrigo Duterte administration has openly declared it would turn to Washington for help, amid ongoing flare-ups between Manila and Beijing in the disputed waters.
Locsin, who appeared on the ANC news channel’s morning talk show, said Manila would continue air patrols over the South China Sea despite Beijing’s calls to halt what it described as “illegal provocations”.
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The ChiComs have paid good money for our Democrats and deep state and they will expect it it act accordingly.
Wow. Not long ago Duterte was kissing Xi’s butt. What happened ?
Uh, no, sorry. I don’t want my country’s navy bailing anyone out. Tired of being the worlds policeman and everyone hating us and thinking that despite all the hate thrown at us we’re supposed to just drop everything and go put out some international dumpster fire.
“What happened ?”
I gather China has been seriously menacing Philippine fishermen.
Xi appears to be trying to create the sense in China that China is about to be attacked. He is trying to kindle a sense of patriotism; us vs. them. Xi is in serious trouble. Problem is, all of his neighbors have now been seriously threatened. They are reacting in ways Xi didn’t expect.
Incidentally, Xi told his troops opposite Taiwan that they will die soon and to write letters to their loved ones. It’s a bit dramatic and that also may have unintended consequences. Also, other party officials are calling for his resignation. Not sure screaming, “Look, we’re about to be attacked, you can’t get rid of me now!” is going to work.
What's going on in the world lately (well, a lot of it) is NOT unrelated.
There is a plan afoot even if Don Lemon is not privy to it.
Maybe yoose Pilipinos should stop pissing on us, Go make us some adobo, lumpia and pancit.
“No one avaiiable to answer your call. Please leave a message and we will get back you.”
“No one avaiiable to answer your call. Please leave a message and we will get back you.”
Or “Call Clark Field and Subic Bay”.
Philippines should read Mao. If they want to take on the big bully, don’t think its possible or necessary to hurt his whole arm, but you can cut off part of his finger.
They have little to lose and everything to gain by standing up to China.
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Didn’t they kick us out? It will have to be a long distance call.
“They have little to lose and everything to gain by standing up to China.”
I don’t think they have the wherewithal to take on anything China sends over. Now, the US could loan them a thing or two...
Philippines could be a vital ally, if not for Duterte.
The Philippines had the Seventh Fleet at Subic Bay. I remember well when they kicked us out. The Chinese are now debt trapping the Philippines and will eventually own them.
It sounds like they no longer are interested in their anti-occident diet.
How much is it worth to them?
Don’t call us, we’ll call you.
“Maybe yoose Pilipinos should stop pissing on us, Go make us some adobo, lumpia and pancit.”
But I’d pass on the baluts.
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