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Philippines works to build closer defence ties to Canada as it squares off with China
The two countries signed agreements on defence cooperation and mutual logistics support as they seek to counter Beijing’s claims and cyber threats.
- Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. visited Ottawa to sign defense and logistics agreements with Defence Minister David McGuinty, strengthening ties to counter Beijing's territorial claims in the South China Sea.
- Teodoro criticized Beijing's maritime claims as "very unfair," emphasizing that the Philippines needs resources for its 120 million people spread across 7,600 islands to secure a prosperous future.
- Canada uses satellite technology to help the Philippines detect illegal fishing and Chinese coast guard movements, while Asia Pacific Foundation vice-president Vina Nadjibulla noted Canada is building cyber defence capacity.
- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is expected to visit Canada "sometime in July" to discuss trade and energy exports, advancing Prime Minister Mark Carney's coalition-building strategy.
- Canada aims to institutionalize agreements before the 2028 presidential election in the Philippines, as analysts warn that long-term cooperation is critical despite the country's political volatility.
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Philippines to build closer defence ties to Canada as it squares off with China
The Philippines is forging closer defence ties with Canada as both countries attempt to limit Beijing's territorial claims in the South China Sea and confront concerns about supply chains and disinformation.
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Philippines works to build closer defence ties to Canada as it squares off with China
OTTAWA - The Philippines is forging closer defence ties with Canada as both countries attempt to limit Beijing's territorial claims in the South China Sea and confront concerns about supply chains and disinformation.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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Total News Sources24
Leaning Left17Leaning Right1Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution74% Left
Bias Distribution
- 74% of the sources lean Left
74% Left
L 74%
C 22%
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