PHILIPPINES. STRATEGIC PIECE IN THE CHESS GAME WITH CHINA

On the eve of the Philippines Presidential Elections (the choice for candidates anyway) the chain of islands in the south Pacific is more important to the security of non Communist nations than ever.

Election: https://www.yahoo.com/news/dutertes-top-aide-declines-philippine-084916276.html

US/Philippines defense agreement: https://www.fpri.org/article/2021/08/the-u-s-philippines-mutual-defense-treaty-and-philippine-external-defense-forces/

Energy Resources: https://www.trade.gov/energy-resource-guide-philippines-oil-and-gas

Mineral Resources: https://www.mapsofworld.com/philippines/phillippines-mineral-map.html

Strategic Location: https://travelandculture.expertscolumn.com/advantage-and-disadvantage-philippines-geographical-location