In a statement, Stratbase Institute president and CEOVictor Andres “Dindo” Manhit expressed “unequivocal support” for the 2026 Balikatan exercises ... .
Manhit described the annual drills as “the correct path forward” for the country’s defense strategy as tensions persist in the West Philippine Sea... “That victory is final and non-negotiable,” Manhit said.
MANILA – A ranking Philippine Navy (PN) official on Tuesday said a total of 28 Chinese warships and coast guard vessels were monitored and detected in four key West Philippine Sea (WPS) features in the first part of April.