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The Middle East experience: How reliable is the US defensive shield from missiles?
As America redeploys missile defense systems to the Middle East, should the Philippines be concerned that it could also lose support from its long-time…
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Manuel Mogato
The Philippines assures the Middle East conflict has no effect on US engagements in the Indo-Pacific region
“There are no indications of the US pulling out military assets from the Philippines,” Rear Admira Roy Vincent Trinidad, a spokesman for the Philippine…
Mar 15
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Manuel Mogato
ASEAN calls for cessation of hostilities in the Middle East
Foreign Affairs Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro said she convened a virtual meeting of the 11 Southeast Asian foreign ministers to discuss the worsening…
Mar 15
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Manuel Mogato
How prepared are the law enforcement agencies in handling espionage cases in the defense sector?
A simple writing job offer turned out to be an attempt to access sensitive and confidential information, Manuel Mogato writes.
Mar 13
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Manuel Mogato
Think of the civilians, end the Middle East conflict
If there is one issue that the Philippines has consistently defied the United States, it usually involves conflict in the Middle East and North African…
Mar 12
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Old espionage techniques still work, the hunt for traitors continue
The hunt for possible sources of infiltration within the government continues. But in the meantime, lawmakers must amend outdated espionage laws, Manny…
Mar 9
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Manuel Mogato
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Burrowing inside: The China threat is real
The confirmation of espionage is just the tip of the iceberg. Security officials must also reveal the extent of the breach and disclose measure to…
Mar 5
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Manuel Mogato
Philippines arrest defense department staff for espionage
Philippine security forces had dismantled a Chinese spy ring in the country with the arrest of low-level officers and staff from the defense and…
Mar 5
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Manuel Mogato
Congress panel finds impeachment complaints against the Vice President sufficient to move to the next level
Vice President Sara Duterte was also impeached in the last Congress in 2025 but the Supreme Court stopped the Senate trial based on technicality.
Mar 5
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Manuel Mogato
South Korea, Philippines deepen security, economic relations
During the two leaders’ bilateral meeting, several agreements were reached, focusing on defense cooperation.
Mar 5
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Asia-Pacific Insights
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Manuel Mogato
Regime change in Iran?
It is too early to tell if there could a change of government in Iran, but there are already promising success to Ayatollah Khamenei, Manuel Mogato…
Mar 3
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Manuel Mogato
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Removing Ali Khamenei is done, but there is still a lot of work to do for the US and Israel
Ayatollah Khamenei's death brings more questions on what will happen next: will Islamic clerics stand to replace him or will Western powers restore…
Mar 2
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Manuel Mogato
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