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Opinion > Columns
A superpower-free strategy to defend our nation
By Ricardo Saludo
Apr 21, 2024 12:08 am

BEFORE the headline topic, some comments on recent remarks from first lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and retired general Emmanuel Bautista.

Gentleman first. The former Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief wants the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) to support us in our maritime tussles with China. Just 21 among more than 100 countries worldwide backed the Philippines, and none from Asean, he lamented.

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