IN my view, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. made the right call to shift to external defense. It means that the AFP's main mission has now changed to ensure the protection of Philippine territory as disputes with China and the US-China rivalry intensify. Speaking before Philippine Army troops in Fort Bonifacio, President Marcos told them to be vigilant as the external threat to the country's security was becoming more "complex" and "unpredictable."
He said he was aware of an emerging threat to the country's territory requiring "adjustments in our strategy." Diplomatese aside, the "emerging threat" is now a clear and present danger.
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