Well said.

A high-level ASEAN maritime security dialogue will open in Manila on Wednesday, May 21, that aims to produce "actionable recommendations" on a long-standing question: how can Southeast Asian nations protect their maritime interests without being caught between world powers?

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Bingo.

Somebody better find out how much those velvet robes cost + daily salary of senators, because that's essentially the price tag of "doing nothing".

Moving in the right direction. Question is whether we're moving fast enough. The 2028 transition is not looking good.

Standing in solidarity with Sen. Tolentino. Lots of great work done on the Maritime Zones Act and Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act.

Just in case it's unclear how dangerous these maneuvers by China area. Shameful. This is why the Philippines will and should not be gaslighted as to who is the provocateur here.