News Snapshot:
Amid the Taiwan-China crisis, the Philippines has stated that it would allow the US forces to use its military bases in the event of a Taiwan conflict. The statement was made by Jose Manuel Romualdez, Philippines’ ambassador to the US with the caveat “if it is important for us, for our own security,”. It is pertinent to note that Romualdez is a relative of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and wields considerable influence in the power corridors of Manila. His statement indicates the position Manila is taking despite assuming a relative neutral stance on the Taiwan issue. “Nobody wants to have...
