The Philippines is diversifying its defense partnerships to lessen dependence on the USThe Philippines is diversifying its defense partnerships to lessen dependence on the US

Hindi Ito Marites: A geopolitical travelogue through the PH’s strategic partners

2026/01/31 19:00

The past year saw the Philippines diversifying its defense partnership portfolio. To wean itself from overdependence on the US has long been in the plan, but the Philippines’ lone treaty ally’s increasing unpredictability is forcing it to hedge its bets.

In come Taiwan, India, Canada, and France – the Philippines’ new strategic partners. What’s in it for us, and for them? Rappler editor-at-large Marites Vitug recaps a year’s worth of episodes on this virtual geopolitical travelogue. – Rappler.com

Presenter, writer: Marites Vitug
Producer: JC Gotinga
Videographer: Franz Lopez
Video editor: Jaene Zaplan
Graphics artists: Sam Calleja, Raphael Reyes
Supervising editor: Beth Frondoso

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