M 7.8 earthquake in Philippines
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.8 struck the southern Philippines on June 7, 2026, causing building collapses, infrastructure damage and casualties across parts of Mindanao.
Continue readingThe Philippines as the Bulwark for a Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP)
From archipelagic vulnerability to strategic anchor, Manila’s military modernization, economic corridors, minilateral partnerships, and 2026 ASEAN Chairmanship are forging a rules-based order in the most contested waterway on earth.
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