Philippines, Japan hold first joint drills in West Philippine Sea

The BRP Jose Rizal (FF150) and the JS Sazanami (DD 113) sail together during the Philippine-Japan maritime cooperative activity on August 2 in the West Philippine Sea.
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, from Facebook / Armed Forces of the Philippines

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and Japan held their first maritime exercise in the West Philippine Sea on Friday, marking a milestone in both countries' efforts to deter China's growing aggression in the region independent of their ties with the United States.

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force conducted the drills in parts of the South China Sea that fall under the Philippines' exclusive economic zone. It involved communication exercises, tactical maneuvering and a photographic exercise, the AFP said in a statement on Friday.
The activity was part of "the ongoing efforts to strengthen regional and international cooperation towards realizing a free and open Indo-Pacific," the AFP said in a statement on Friday.
It also "reinforced the strong ties and mutual commitment to maintaining peace and stability in the region," the AFP added.

This comes after the Philippines and Japan signed a landmark troop access on July 8 that allows both countries to deploy military on each other's soil.

The reciprocal access agreement, Japan's first with a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), also lifts restrictions that previously limited Japan to an observer role in the country's annual Balikatan military exercises.
AFP chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. earlier said the troop access agreement would "pave the way for joint military exercises, closer defense cooperation, and robust security relations" between both country's military forces.

China, through its foreign ministry spokesperson, scored the Philippines and Japan for signing the defense pact, calling it as “small circles” that would “encourage a new Cold War and provoke confrontation."

 

[stellarium]

ano to pag hahanda ba ito para durugin ang China?

 

[plhbg1]

ano to pag hahanda ba ito para durugin ang China?

hehe mga US pets pinagpapa-training ni uncle boss haha

 

[stellarium]

hehe mga US pets pinagpapa-training ni uncle boss haha

Kumana ka na naman, they are allies not pet. Kung susundin natin yang kagonggongan ng pag iisip mo, lalabas na ang Belarus at Cambodia (Russian and Chinese dogs! awooo!) ay pets ng Russia at China Isa lang naman nakita ko trip mo as chinese attack dog. You want the Philippines to resume its anti-Western foreign policy, of being China's lapdog during the Duterte administration. Pag nanalo si Drama Queen Designated Survivor Kuno Sarah Duterte pede yan mangyari, pero sa ngayon, wag ka masyadong atat, matuto kayo mag hintay, sa ngayon wala kayo magagawa kundi ang ngumalngal at ngumanga hehehe

 

[plhbg1]

Kumana ka na naman, they are allies not pet. Kung susundin natin yang kagonggongan ng pag iisip mo, lalabas na ang Belarus at Cambodia (Russian and Chinese dogs! awooo!) ay pets ng Russia at China Isa lang naman nakita ko trip mo as chinese attack dog. You want the Philippines to resume its anti-Western foreign policy, of being China's lapdog during the Duterte administration. Pag nanalo si Drama Queen Designated Survivor Kuno Sarah Duterte pede yan mangyari, pero sa ngayon, wag ka masyadong atat, matuto kayo mag hintay, sa ngayon wala kayo magagawa kundi ang ngumalngal at ngumanga hehehe

ahaha gusto ko neutrality bossing, any country that's not neutral is a pet to the other

 

[stellarium]

ahaha gusto ko neutrality bossing, any country that's not neutral is a pet to the other

neutrality habang binubully tayo ng China? Tell me a nation that is neutral and has no allies. Sa isang bansa natural lang na i allign nila ang polisiya nila base sa kapakanan at interest nila, ang Japan, Pilipinas at US ay mag kaka alyado dahil parehas sila ng common enemies, the enemy of my enemy is my friend.

 

[plhbg1]

neutrality habang binubully tayo ng China? Tell me a nation that is neutral and has no allies. Sa isang bansa natural lang na i allign nila ang polisiya nila base sa kapakanan at interest nila, ang Japan, Pilipinas at US ay mag kaka alyado dahil parehas sila ng common enemies, the enemy of my enemy is my friend.

you're just confusing the effect as the cause bossing, China is not coming after neutral countries boss

 

[plhbg1]

Inaantay ko comment mo. Para ikaw na mag grill hehe kahiya naman sa neutral pero anjan yung US sa tabi. Maypa enemy of my enemy is my enemy pa.
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hehe mga dakdak ng China sa atin always involve US, di pa rin nila ma-gets

 

[stellarium]

you're just confusing the effect as the cause bossing, China is not coming after neutral countries boss

ikaw ang masyado confuse, they are coming after our sea territories, hindi pede pairalin ang neutrality pinag sasabi mo sa geopolitical situations ng pilipinas, hindi neutrality ang trip mo kundi isolationist policy, hindi mangyayari yan, China is coming after the resources of Western allies, kung gusto mo ng ganyan polisiya again baka pede yan kay melodrama queen next election, mag hintay ka.

Inaantay ko comment mo. Para ikaw na mag grill hehe kahiya naman sa neutral pero anjan yung US sa tabi. Maypa enemy of my enemy is my enemy pa.
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O plhbg1 eto na pala yung buntot at fan mong DDS na wala naman kalatoy latoy katalakayan

 

[plhbg1]

ikaw ang masyado confuse, they are coming after our sea territories, hindi pede pairalin ang neutrality pinag sasabi mo sa geopolitical situations ng pilipinas, hindi neutrality ang trip mo kundi isolationist policy, hindi mangyayari yan, China is coming after the resources of Western allies, kung gusto mo ng ganyan polisiya again baka pede yan kay melodrama queen next election, mag hintay ka.

akala ko ba pambu-bully lang issue? yung territorial claims are performed by both PH and China, both PH and China are just claimants to the same thing that they don't own, regarding isolation naman bakit naman maging isolated if we are friends to all? as i have said you're so confused

 

[stellarium]

Bago kasi magkuda basahin mo muna
Esearch mo meaning ng neutrality at WPS arbitration ruling. Hanapin mo dun yung pinaglalaban mo

kumuda na naman ang walang alam kundi ang polisiya ni Digong. sige nga explain to me what is Neutrality in terms of foreign policy, baka mamaya nyan magkanda hilo hilo ka sa paliwanag, tignan natin kung talaga may kukote ka para makipag talastasan sa usapin nato

 

[stellarium]

akala ko ba pambu-bully lang issue? yung territorial claims are performed by both PH and China, both PH and China are just claimants to the same thing that they don't own, regarding isolation naman bakit naman maging isolated if we are friends to all? as i have said you're so confused

the territorial claims already decided base on international community and international law of the sea ruling which favor the philippines claims. iyan ang dahilan kaya agressive ang china dahil di nila matanggap ang decision ng international court. We cannot be friends to all nilalapastangan ng China ang teritoryo at karapatan ng atin mga mangingisda

 

[plhbg1]

the territorial claims already decided base on international community and international law of the sea ruling which favor the philippines claims. iyan ang dahilan kaya agressive ang china dahil di nila matanggap ang decision ng international court. We cannot be friends to all nilalapastangan ng China ang teritoryo at karapatan ng atin mga mangingisda

and once again you're confused between EEZ and territory, even yang ruling na sinasabi mo already stated that it has nothing to do with territories hayz

 

[stellarium]

Lol. So kaninong policy pala gusto mo??Yung sayo??

o bakit di ka makasagot.. daldal ka ng daldal di mo pala alam ang neutrality na sinasabi mo let me define it to you
Neutrality in foreign policy is the choice of a state to stay apart from alliances or confrontations with other governments. This position typically entails remaining diplomatic with all parties involved and refraining from picking sides in conflicts or wars.

We are in sea teritorial conflict with China, there is no place for Neutrality on Philppines situations. Now sige sumagot ka saan mo ngayon ilalagay ang Neutrality sinasabi mo sa kaso ng conflict ng china at philippines over territorial despute? UgOk ug0k ka halatang di mo alam pinag sasabi mo kaya wala ako ka gana gana ka talakayan ka masyado mababaw mga rason mo, duterte lang kasi alam mo finish na idol mo kaya manahimik ka sa pinag sasabi mo at mga delusyon mo hehehe

 

[stellarium]

And then???anung nakasulat sa ruling???nakuha ba ng pinas ang WPS???binigay ba ng INTERNATIONAL COURT????

it not specifically grant to the philippines, dahil hindi iyan ang focus ng case ng philippines kundi ang ating maritime right the ruling invalidates the 9 dash line claims of China and confirmed our EZZ -- so bakit need padin balahurahin ng China ang ating EZZ, the ruling also declared that china violated our sovereign right by building artificial island and by harrassing filipino fisherman. Yes they did not grant the entire area dahil di lang pilipinas at china umaangkin dyan but the ruling states that philippines has continental shelf rights in specific areas. Now may na violate ba ang China according to ruling? Sino ang mas may karapatan sa mga nasabi territory base on Arbitration ruling?

 

[BicycleHorse]

ano to pag hahanda ba ito para durugin ang China?

Nope paps, this a maritime exercise as part of the cooperation 2 both countries. Wala naman interesado na makipag gyera sa China.

Tsaka tingnan nila sa panahon ni Digong. May insik ba nangbubully?pati mangingisda happy happy sila nakapangisda. Di nila alam sa panghihimasok ng mga kano eh naging aggressive mga insik. So saan yung neutrality jan?

Yup meron yung Gem-Ver 1 noong 2019, meron ring reoport noong 2021 na hinaranang tayo ng China na mangisda malapit sa Pag-asa Island at sa Scarborough Shoal. Pero anu alng sinabi ni Duterte? "Sorry, that's how it is"

Lol. So kaninong policy pala gusto mo??Yung sayo??

Neutrality is defined as the legal status that arises when a state refrains from participating in wars between other states, while also maintaining an impartial attitude towards the belligerents. This status is recognized by the belligerents themselves and is governed by international laws, primarily outlined in the Hague Conventions of 1907 and the Declaration of Paris of 1856. These documents stipulate the rights of neutral states, including the right to territorial integrity and the prohibition against belligerents using neutral territory for military operations.

Types of Neutrality​

Neutrality can manifest in various forms:

1. Permanent Neutrality: Some countries, like Switzerland, are permanently neutral, meaning they do not engage in military alliances or conflicts. This status is often enshrined in international treaties.
2. Armed Neutrality: This refers to a state that maintains military preparedness to defend itself against any aggression while not formally allying with any belligerent. Sweden and Switzerland historically exemplified this during the World Wars.
3. Conditional Neutrality: States may reserve the right to become belligerents if attacked, allowing them to engage in conflicts under specific circumstances.
4. Non-alignment: This is a broader concept where a state avoids military alliances and commitments, often seen in the context of the Cold War, where countries like India and Yugoslavia pursued non-aligned policies to maintain independence from major power blocs.

Political and Strategic Implications​

Neutrality is not merely a passive stance; it requires active diplomatic engagement and a credible defense posture. Neutral states must navigate complex international relations, balancing interactions with both sides of a conflict while maintaining their non-aligned status. This often involves significant diplomatic efforts to communicate their neutrality and manage perceptions to avoid being seen as a threat by any party involved in a conflict.

Ayan sinagot ko na para sa iyo.

 

[BicycleHorse]

Lol. Sumingit pa talaga. Hanap ka ng kausap mo.

Yung kapareha mong ngtatag ng admin

Oh, so you cannot answer my reply? Or are you just ignoring the facts and still spreading lies and fake news?

Also, may I know if the ARBITRATION RULING states that China can harass other countries inside the EEZ?

Dedelete ko nalang comments ko ng kusa. Baka mangtag pa ng admin

So you just wasting your time here and the only important to you is your post point for this community? Whether it is fake or not, is fine for you.

 

[plhbg1]

Also, may I know if the ARBITRATION RULING states that China can harass other countries inside the EEZ?

it doesn't say China can harass but China is doing it anyway especially if a country is already under the influence of another country despite claiming to be neutral