The Philippines: Why it is Choosing US Destruction Over Chinese Construction

- The US has dominated the foreign and domestic policy of the Southeast Asian country of the Philippines for decades, having formally ruled the nation as a colony from 1898-1946;

- The Philippines has been used for US military basing throughout the Cold War and is now enlarging its military footprint on the Philippines under the government of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.;

- It was under President Rodrigo Duterte that the US was being pressured to leave the nation while also expanding closer ties with China who was and still is the Philippines’ largest trade partner;

- Today, infrastructure projects underway during President Duterte’s administration have been literally torn down, instead military bases are being built to point missiles at the Philippines’ largest trade partner, China;

- The US through the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) has created large numbers of media platforms, political organizations, and education programs meant to convince the Philippine people that serving US foreign policy objectives is in their own best interests;

- The ultimate irony is that these US efforts have convinced Filipinos that fighting China is necessary to protect their sovereignty, when in fact US influence over Philippine foreign policy already constitutes the usurpation of Philippine sovereignty;

- Ukraine provides an example of where this process of the US using the Philippines as a proxy against China ultimately leads if the Philippine people are unable to recognize their current government is serving US interests at the expense of their own interests;

A previous video about the YSEALI program mentioned in this report:

The New Atlas - Modern American Imperialism Part 2: Building Eager Armies Helping Colonize their own Nations (May 2024):

References:

NEO - The Philippines: Why it is Choosing US Destruction Over Chinese Construction:
SCMP - China-Philippines ties on ‘brink of total breakdown’: unpacking the collapse (June 29, 2024):
AP - China publicizes for the first time what it claims is a 2016 agreement with Philippines (May 3, 2024):
SCMP - South China Sea: Philippine admiral at centre of ‘new deal’ saga breaks silence on alleged pact with Beijing (May 2024):
US State Department, Office of the Historian - The Philippine-American War, 1899–1902:
Rappler - Duterte falsely claims CIA funds Rappler (October 2017):
National Endowment for Democracy (NED) - Nobel Peace Prize Winner Maria Ressa Joins World Movement for Democracy at NED as Chairperson (October 2022):
WDM - Maria Ressa – Chair:
NYT - Political Meddling by Outsiders: Not New for U.S. (1997):
NYT - MISSIONARIES FOR DEMOCRACY: U.S. AID FOR GLOBAL PLURALISM (1986):
The Guardian - US campaign behind the turmoil in Kiev (November 2004):
NYT - U.S. Groups Helped Nurture Arab Uprisings (April 2011):
Reuters - Pentagon ran secret anti-vax campaign to undermine China during pandemic (June 14, 2024):

Where to Find My Work:

How to Support my Work (and thank you!):

PromptPay: 0851547235

[WingPoyLeong]

This is what happens when a country ruling elites are self serving, corrupt and selfish to the core.

[PhilipWong]

Anywhere in the world, if there is a border dispute, it is usually the result of a line drawn by an Englishman; if it is an internal dispute, it is usually the US fueling it. Difference in implementation of divide and conquer strategy.

[leighmurrell]

The CIA has obviously been busy in the Philippines. The prognosis for the people will not be good.

[pavedmaloney]

Philippines wouldn't be what we see today - if their politicians are working for the Filipino people

[motow]

Australia is determined to follow NATO down hill

[mackette]

USA was unceremoniously kicked out of Philippines years ago, they'd be smart to do it again!

[DanBurgaud]

Philippines is in the WESTERN HEMISPHERE! (figuratively)
This is why China is not including it in the Belt and Road Initiative.
But seriously, because Marcos Money is frozen in Western banks. To access, Marcos has to obey USA.

[jordansoviet]

I tell you months ago a US military transport plane landed on Manila international Airport without any signal. This caused delays in domestic and international flights for hours.

Besides that lthe Philippine foreign affairs department literally becomes just the mouthpiece of US state department.

[Shenzhou.]

Many Filipinos tend to have "colonial mentality". Not only were Philippines' lands colonized, but also the minds of its people were colonized. Even after the colonizer left, the people's minds remain enslaved and loyal to their former masters. It's like Stockholm Syndrome.

[conciousbutunstable]

Because US propaganda is so strong in the Philippines in every level

[gilbertyam]

The Phil has always and is a US colony. It's political, military, education, business and social class across a broad spectrum are enamored by the US. The dream for most Filipinos is to hold a blue US passport so what else do you expect.

[kiyoshitakeda]

Excellent analysis of a timely subject. The "dark" events of the present need exposure so all may understand what is happening. Well done.

[ytsertd]

A Foreign Agent bill should be passed here in the Philippines. In reality though, it will never happen as the crocodiles in the Legislative are busy enriching themselves and would gladly sell their mothers for financial gains from the US when the opportunity arises. The Judicial is bought as well and don't do anything but protect their paymasters. They just watch all the constitutional violations going on regarding the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) even if the US is already parking their nuclear systems in our islands. They just don't care if the country gets decimated because they can always get out of the country.

[newworldorder]

Perhaps the deal is tht Marcos getting all /some money/properties back tht was FROZEN in Gangster land. This is another Zelensky style leader.

[sjent]

That ship thing. China agreed that Philippines can resupply soldiers there, but no reconstruction. Then new president came in and they started sending supplies to fix this wreck.
US policy of "defending" freedom, democracy and justice is just variation of Henry Ford famous quote "A customer can have a car painted any color he wants as long as it’s black." - "They can have any freedom, democracy and justice, for as long as it serves US interests."

[Mike-yssr]

I heard US is transferring missiles from the Philippines to other countries 😅 😂 . USA using the Philippines bases to flex 💪 USA muscles on China. I don't think US in a position to get involved in shooting war with China as of 2024

[daniellee]

Could his actions be because his father's ill gotten gains in American dollars are hostage to sanctions?

[majidkarimane]

Their polotician were bought or brainwashed

[chiddleychidds]

Brian the🐐.... Well done mate, you make a difference with your work, no doubt.

[truthbeyondthemind]

No surprise. I have been watching this happen in the Philippines.SMH. Such a shame.