International Development and Security Cooperation

20/09/2026

Geopolitical analyst Chester Cabalza described the ruling as embodying the 'Filipino First' principle, which is enshrined in the 1987 Constitution.

He argued that the award directly benefits Filipino fisherfolk, who have the right to fish in the West Philippine Sea, a right the Constitution reserves exclusively to them.

Retired Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio has urged Filipinos to continue standing firm on the West Philippine Sea arbitral ruling, emphasizing the...

19/09/2026

Even robots don’t like working! They have anger issues! 🫣

19/09/2026

The strategic importance of Balabac in Palawan!

18/09/2026

With a largely Filipino cast in an undeniably Filipino world, Forgotten Island is a groundbreaking addition to Hollywood’s animated slate. https://www.smh.com.au/culture/movies/long-overdue-could-this-film-be-the-next-kpop-demon-hunters-20260903-p60u0b.html?utm_content=feed&utm_term=metros_social_eds&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sydney_morning_herald&utm_source=Facebook =1789610701

18/09/2026

18/09/2026

Poland’s Black Hawk helicopters show it has developed its manufacturing capabilities enough to compete with traditional military suppliers while providing cost-effectiveness and interoperability, according to Chester Cabalza, president and founder of the Manila-based International Development and Security Cooperation think tank.

“Poland’s S70i Black Hawk was co-developed with the US,” he said. “The helicopters it sold to the Philippines are signs that it can fare better in terms of interoperability and cost-effectiveness compared to other hard power.”

Poland and the Philippines both faced “the same strategic ambiguity in terms of their national security”, Cabalza said, adding that the “historic delivery” of Polish Black Hawks not only made the Philippines the largest operator globally of that variant of the helicopter, but also “shows a common strategic collaboration”.

Poland could also help the Philippines develop autonomous drones to strengthen its asymmetric warfare capabilities, he said.

Warsaw is targeting drones, air defence and artillery exports to Manila as European rearmament fuels global arms ambitions.

17/09/2026

US Defense Spending thru time!

16/09/2026

China’s challenge to German economy!

15/09/2026

Who are more literate and numeric in Southeast Asia? Philippines what happened to you?!