Philippines races to upgrade its military, but why

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: For more on this: The Philippines has made longterm plans to modernise its military, as marine disputes with China have added to the sense of urgency. For years, Manilas efforts have been stinted by underbudgeting and the Covid19 pandemic. Its threestage Horizon programme, slated to finish by 2028, is now far behind schedule. Support us: Follow us on: Website: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Linkedin: , scmp, Asia, ThePhilippines