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Taiwan seeks higher defense budget for 2026
Taiwan has proposed an additional $4.59 billion in defence spending for 2026, including ‌systems for drones and anti-ballistic missiles, to counter…
 • Asia-Pacific Insights and Manuel Mogato
Local court issues arrest warrant against the vice president for making death threats to the president
A regional trial court has issued an arrest warrant against Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio for making death threats to the president, his wife, and…
 • Asia-Pacific Insights and Manuel Mogato
Sanjia Steel: Manila at the Crossroads of U.S.-China Rivalry
International security expert Rommel Banlaoi shares how the Philippines can have a balanced approach on the Sanjia steel issue with China, which has…
 • Asia-Pacific Insights and Rommel Banlaoi
Vice President’s lawyer admits no money was given to the Army
Attorney Michael Poa, education department’s former chief of staff and finance officer, said he was clueless on how the secret fund was liquidated.
 • Asia-Pacific Insights and Manuel Mogato
Thailand — 25 Years of “30 Baht Healthcare” and the Challenge of Sustaining Universal Health Coverage
Thailand’s “30 Baht Healthcare” scheme transformed access to healthcare for millions, but rising demand and funding pressures are now testing the…
 • Asia-Pacific Insights
UK’s security interests in the Indo-Pacific area
Manila is no stranger to a partnership with London, but Philippine leaders might need to think twice before proceeding with a status of forces agreement…
 • Asia-Pacific Insights and Manuel Mogato
Philippines gets $100 million from the United States in 2027
The Philippines will likely receive about $100 million from the United States in 2027, part of the $500 million promised under a supplemental budget…
 • Asia-Pacific Insights and Manuel Mogato
Japan seeks record-high defense spending in 2027
According to Japan’s broadcaster NHK, the 2027 funding includes an unspecified amount for AI-based decision support systems, as Tokyo is set to revise…
 • Asia-Pacific Insights and Manuel Mogato
Education department uses the Army’s certification of participation to justify confidential funds
Two army colonels told the impeachment court, separately, that they only learned in October 2024 that the Army’s certifications were submitted to state…
 • Asia-Pacific Insights and Manuel Mogato

August 2026

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