The Philippine government’s aim of pursuing an independent foreign policy amid rising China-United States tensions would not be possible if it maintains bilateral treaties with the US, according to Asian Century Philippines Strategic Studies Institute.
August 8, 2022 | 7:50 pm
AMERICAN and Filipino troops attend the opening of the annual joint military exercises called Balikatan on March 28, 2022 at the Philippine military’s headquarters in Quezon City. — PHILIPPINE STAR/ WALTER BOLLOZOS THE PHILIPPINE government’s aim of pursuing an independent foreign policy amid rising China-United States tensions would not be possible if it maintains bilateral treaties with the US, according to newly-formed think tank Asian Century Philippines Strategic Studies Institute.s goal is to be a friend to all and an enemy of none. Under this policy, the main consideration will be the interests and welfare of the Filipino people.
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