Rappler Talk: Jeffrey Ordaniel on Duterte's embrace of China

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MANILA, Philippines – It has been more than 3 years since what was once a tense relationship between the Philippines and China turned cordial under President Rodrigo Duterte. But many have criticized Duterte's embrace of the powerful country, pointing out how he has also compromised the Philippines' stand on several issues, including the West Philippine Sea.

On Monday, October 14, Rappler editor-at-large Marites Vitug talks to Jeffrey Ordaniel, assistant professor of international security studies at Tokyo International University , to assess Duterte's pivot toA fellow of TIU's Institute for International Strategy, Ordaniel has worked on projects about Southeast Asia, particularly on regionalism and maritime security.

What are the benefits which have been experienced by the Philippines since promoting warm ties with China? What are the disadvantages? (READ:

susme sino ba yang uhugin na yan? int’l expert? since when? says who? nga? JeffreyOrdaniel

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