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LAKAS PILIPINAS
- October 12, 2023
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China’s Belt and Road Initiative is a massive global infrastructure and development project aimed at connecting nations through trade routes, investments, and infrastructure. Laos, with its strategic location and potential for economic growth, was quick to embrace China’s vision. The BRI brought a surge of investments into Laos, primarily focused on building railways, highways, and […]

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LAKAS PILIPINAS
- October 12, 2023
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China’s demographic landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, largely due to a combination of factors. Historically, the Chinese government enforced a strict one-child policy to control population growth. While this policy has been relaxed in recent years, the effects of decades of population control are now coming to the forefront. The most recent data from […]

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LAKAS PILIPINAS
- October 12, 2023
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The unfortunate incident occurred while the fishermen were aboard their vessel, F/B Dearyn, which was anchored in a fishing area within the open waters off the northwestern Philippines. In the early hours of Monday, the boat was struck by the passing vessel, leading to its capsizing and the tragic loss of its skipper and two […]

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LAKAS PILIPINAS
- October 11, 2023
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Cheng Lei, an Australian journalist and television anchor with China’s state-run CGTN, was detained by Chinese authorities in August 2020. Her detention raised concerns and led to an international outcry. Cheng’s arrest was shrouded in secrecy, with details about the charges against her being kept confidential. Such opacity in China’s legal system has been a […]

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LAKAS PILIPINAS
- October 7, 2023
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The gray zone encompasses a wide spectrum of activities, including cyberattacks, disinformation campaigns, economic coercion, and territorial encroachments. It poses a unique challenge for countries like the Philippines, which require a sophisticated response that goes beyond traditional military deterrence. Assertive Transparency is a novel strategy designed to address gray zone challenges. It combines deterrence with […]

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LAKAS PILIPINAS
- October 5, 2023
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The Murillo Velarde Map, officially titled “Carta Hydrographica y Chorographica de las Islas Filipinas,” was created in 1734 by the Spanish Jesuit priest and cartographer, Pedro Murillo Velarde. This remarkable map is a painstakingly detailed representation of the Philippines, including not only the geographical features but also the cultural and historical aspects of the archipelago. […]

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LAKAS PILIPINAS
- October 5, 2023
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Ayungin Shoal, also known as Second Thomas Shoal, is a submerged coral reef located in the heart of the South China Sea. It is a part of the Spratly Islands, an area claimed by several nations, including the Philippines and China. The Philippines has maintained a presence on the shoal by grounding and repurposing the […]

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LAKAS PILIPINAS
- October 5, 2023
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China’s religious landscape boasts a rich history of coexisting beliefs that have shaped the nation’s cultural and spiritual identity for centuries. However, with the rise of communism in the mid-20th century, religious institutions faced increasing scrutiny and restrictions. During the Cultural Revolution (1966-1976), places of worship were often destroyed, religious leaders persecuted, and practices discouraged. […]

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LAKAS PILIPINAS
- October 4, 2023
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Chow Yun-fat, a Hong Kong actor, is celebrated not only for his immense talent but also for his charismatic on-screen presence. With a career spanning several decades, he has been a key figure in the success of numerous iconic films. He has garnered a global fan base and earned respect for his dedication to his […]

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LAKAS PILIPINAS
- October 4, 2023
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The Ayungin Shoal, known as the Panatag Shoal in the Philippines and Huangyan Island in China, is a tiny yet strategically significant feature in the South China Sea. The Philippines, China, and Taiwan lay claim to this area, citing historical and geographical rights, thus creating a hotbed of contention. The most recent clash transpired when […]