The **Philippines** is positioning itself amid rising US-China tensions, marked by military preparations and reassessment of foreign alliances.
President **Ferdinand Marcos Jnr** is strengthening ties with the US, reversing former President Duterte’s anti-American stance, and enhancing military cooperation.
Philippine geography is critical in the potential **Taiwan conflict**, with access to essential maritime routes and US military bases.
A growing majority of Filipinos support strengthening military ties with the US in the face of **Chinese provocations**, underscoring a pivot in public sentiment.
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