Luke Allen – Military Political Analyst – Makati, Manila – lukeallenmanila@journlist.com Manila, Philippines, August 11, 2024 – The Philippine military has condemned a perilous maneuver executed by two Chinese air force jets that endangered a Philippine patrol plane over the contested South China Sea. The incident near the Scarborough Shoal further intensified the strained relations…
Luke Allen – Military Political Analyst – Makati, Manila – lukeallenmanila@journlist.com Manila, Philippines — In a landmark decision, the Philippine Court of Appeals (CA) has blocked the government’s attempts to shut down Rappler, a prominent news outlet known for its critical stance against former President Rodrigo Duterte’s controversial drug war. The court ordered the Securities…
Luke Allen – Military Political Analyst – Makati, Manila – lukeallenmanila@journlist.com In a bold move that has raised regional tensions, China conducted a high-profile combat patrol near the contested Scarborough Shoal on August 7, aiming to test its “strike capabilities” in the area. The strategic maneuver took place against the backdrop of increasing military collaborations…
Luke Allen – Military Political Analyst – Makati, Manila – lukeallenmanila@journlist.com On August 2nd, the armed forces of the Philippines announced that they had carried out their first-ever joint military exercises with Japan in the South China Sea. The drills took place within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone, marking a significant step in the growing…
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Edinburgh has uncovered a shocking reality: an estimated 300 million children worldwide are victims of sexual abuse and exploitation each year. This alarming statistic underscores a global crisis that demands immediate and concerted action to protect our most vulnerable population. The findings underscore the urgent…
