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The top diplomat of the Philippines issued a statement published on the Department of Foreign Affairs’ website on 19 September, 2021 saying that “The Philippines welcomes Australia’s decision to establish an enhanced trilateral security partnership with the US primarily and the UK. ASEAN member states, singly and collectively, do not possess the military wherewithal to maintain peace and security in Southeast Asia.” According to Locsin, preventive diplomacy and the rule of law do not stand alone in the maintenance of peace and security.” Locsin further stated that, "The enhancement of a near-abroad ally's ability to project power should restore and...
