Former national security adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr. said lasting peace in the Indo-Pacific hinges less on military posturing and more on a nation’s ability to build internal strength, exercise restraint, and foster a culture of security. Speaking at the 14th Manila Forum for Philippines-China Relations at Shangri-La The Fort on Wednesday, Esperon stressed that “internal […]

China’s top envoy in Manila on Wednesday cautioned against bringing bloc confrontations into Asia, warning that such moves could unsettle the region and weaken the fragile balance that has safeguarded peace for decades. At the 14th Manila Forum for Philippines-China Relations, Ambassador Huang Xilian said Beijing remains committed to building a security architecture that reflects […]