U.S. Funded Port in Batanes: A Strategic Location to COUNTER CHINA
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 เม.ย. 2024
- As tensions continue to escalate between China and the Philippines over disputed territory in the South China Sea, Manila has devised a different plan to counter China. Interestingly, it centers around Beijing’s kryptonite: Taiwan.
To strengthen the country’s territorial defense, Philippines Defense Secretary directed the military to increase the number of troops stationed at the northernmost island, specifically the remote Batanes Island. During the recent visit to the naval installations, the agency also called for the development of more infrastructure on the island which will be funded by US. These include ports that can accommodates large vessels and other facilities to be used during crises, including humanitarian and disaster relief.
But here is a catch: the Batanes Islands are located just 200 kilometers or 125 miles from Taiwan, a self-ruled island state that China considers its renegade province and wants to occupy. The announcement made by the Filipino Defense Secretary comes at a time when China and the Philippines have been locking horns in the South China Sea.
China has no business, warning the Philippines about its activities in Batanes, the country’s northernmost island province closest to Taiwan, when Philippine officials order to increase military presence in Batanes as they highlighted its strategic importance for the country.
After several months of confrontation at sea and bombast by Chinese authorities, the Philippines is looking to bolster its military capability and strengthen its territorial defenses.
The decision to boost troops and expand infrastructure at Batanes Islands seems to be a part of that ambitious strategy. The Bashi Channel, which runs between Batanes and Taiwan, is a crucial choke point for ships traveling between the western Pacific and the disputed South China Sea and is likely to be used by China in case of hostilities.
The Philippine Navy opened its naval detachment on Mavulis Island in Batanes in October 2023. This area is also reportedly considered a potential location for the 2024 annual US-Philippines military exercises. In November 2023, the Philippines and the United States started joint patrols on Mavulis island, located 100 kilometers from Taiwan, and ended in the South China Sea.
The United States was also granted access to a tiny island portion of the Philippines in the Cagayan region as part of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA). Located just 250 miles or 400 kilometers south of Taiwan, Fuga Island could potentially be used to harass the southern flank in case of a Chinese naval attack on Taiwan.
Additionally, it could be used by the United States for launching operations against China as it lies adjacent to two key passages - the Luzon Strait and the Bashi Channel - which provide access to the South China Sea and the Pacific. Reports have indicated that the US may consider building a civilian port on the Batanes islands.
The Batanes region is a cluster of atolls and islets along the strategic Luzon Strait, a maritime passage and a vital conduit for undersea fiber optic cables. Unfortunately, it’s also a crossing point for the Chinese navy when they hold large-scale drills to intimidate Taiwan. In the event of open hostilities between China and Taiwan, there’s no doubt large naval forces will either try to travel or even launch combat operations in and around the Luzon Strait
Although the Marcos administration has not explicitly stated how boosting the defense of Batanes will help its security, its National Security Policy 2023 to 2028, adopted in August 2023, warned that the tensions in the Taiwan Strait could end up affecting the country.
The document said in very unambiguous terms that any military conflict in the Taiwan Strait would inevitably affect the Philippines, given the geographic proximity to Taiwan and the presence of 150,000 Filipinos in Taiwan.
This is also why another regional power, Japan, strengthened defense ties with Taiwan. Japan’s geographical closeness to Taiwan is predicted to drag Japan into a cross-strait conflict, which might also see the participation of the United States.
The Defense Department stresses that Batanes is Philippine territory, and China has no business, warning the Philippines about what it does within its territory.
The long-standing territorial disputes between the two countries have triggered confrontations between their Coast Guard Ships, with fears of a potential Chinese invasion of the Second Thomas Shoal looming large over Manila.
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After World War ll there was an American station based in Batanes named loran Station. They left in early 70's a new port would be a welcome to the ivatan people of Batanes.
Excellent move... Grateful for all your help. . if They invade Taiwan . Batanes could be a temporary refugee haven because of its proximity.
Not temporary, Forever and for life
A very strategic location limits China's expansion ambition to pacific
Agree
the Philippines needs the help of the US or countries allies to have a strong AFP infrastructure specially in sea area❤❤, hopefully not just on you tube, hopefully it will come true.
Good move!
The Philippines will guard Taiwan and protect all the Philippine domestic workers there’s 200000 and auntie is there we all help send money home to b spent on these new defenses!!!!
Strengthening Batanes is to guard and protect the possible invasion of china in Taiwan and to stop her ambition of expansionism.
And at what cost? For peanuts?
And also for filipinos working in Taiwan easy access and in case China makes huge mistakes invading Philippines.
@@wall-e9962- what cost? N what peanuts? U shud watch d news to avoid uneducated comments.
@@raulsaria2247you just hit the nail exactly right on the head... loved it.
Shameful arguments Taiwan isn’t of you concern it’s inherently China’s, your Ofws could be of your concern in Taiwan but you could repatriate them to your dirt poor country !
Wow thank you very much American for helping all pilipinos love you all American people..
I like the content of this video. No lies and very informative content.
Excellent and Thank you USA for Building Sea Port in Batanes also Air Port as well. God bless Us-philippine 🙏💚👍🇺🇸🇵🇭💪
Good job US GOD BLESS
Build under ground tunnel and bunkers
We need this.
EXACTLY...
Make the water bridge Taiwan and Philippines as SISTER countries.
Ivatan and native Taiwanese languages are very similar. Connections between Batanes and Taiwan go back long before conialism.
MAKE THE PHILIPPINES GREAT AGAIN 💖
Go trump make USA and Philippines always great
lapdog shows his tail wages fast left and right at BIDEN meeting.
lapdog shows his might against Taiwan alone. But in front of China he puts his tail between two hind legs.
Informative. Thanks
THANK USA FOR HELPING US AND BUILD SEA PORT IN BATANES GOD BLESS US AND PHILIPPINES. ❤❤❤
Wise move.
Ada berita terjadi gempa di taiwan dan Philippines terkena dampaknya semoga disana kalian baik2 saja .
Good news
Yesss, make it happen ASAP Uncle Sam
U.S.never turns his back down to PH.In history this two nation were friends for a long time .....Since the WW2 they became allies.....So in behalf of U.S. filipinos are so grateful for your continously support...God bless this 2 nations 🙏🙏🙏
Very nice the port there to secure batanes against illegal fishing from Taiwan and illegal entry of Taiwan coast guard ❤
Congratulations 🛟⚖️🏥Batanes and others islands part of Archiphilagic 7656 Islands of Republic Of the Philippine continue the journey freedom of navigation on all international waters allowed by UNCLOS 🌎🌏🌍
God Bless US-Philippines alliance
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Calling all democratic nations, we have a duty not only to ourselves but also to another democratic country that is threatened by an authoritarian state. We must defend Taiwan at all cost ❤️🇹🇼
good move.
Great
Yes , welcome big brother US forces to the Philippines
Godbless AmericaPhilippinesJapan
Save the West Philippine Sea2024
wow ganda na ng port sa Batanes ..kelan pa nagkaroon ng port sa Batanes na ganyan kaganda? Baket wala kaming nabalitaan sa news???
bawal kc pa ilabas yan kc mabubulyaso mga hakbang strategy saka mahigpit pinagbabawal mag labas ang mga mainstream media asset natin yan .
Fake pics lng yan.
Off limits ang mga marites na reporter.
Thank USA for helping Phil Armed Forces.. God Bless 🇵🇭🇺🇲🇯🇵🇭🇲🇨🇵🇬🇧
We are a sovireign country dont tell us what to do whereand when to shit.China enough is enough.
GOD BLESS U PBBM GOD BLESS U PHILIPPINES GOD IS ALWAYS THERE TO GUIDE N PROTECT YOU
THE PHILIPPINES SHOULD. MODERNIZED THIS ISLAND THEY SHOULD PUT A RADAR SYSTEMS, LONG RANGE ARTILLERY, ROCKET ARTILLERIES, AIR DEFENSE, ANTI SUBMARINES THE ARMED FORCES SHOULD BOOLSTER THIS ISLANDS DEFENSE!!!!!!!!!!
This all takes lots of money is China goin to pay for these upgrades!!!
All upgrades are from US Taxpayers money, which means ONLY US Contractors can do the job. Awarding of EDCA upgrades is with the blessing of JAMES BIDEN, the brother of PrezBiden...
Well u shud watch d news to avoid uneducated comments.
local citizens want to join the reserves....
You apply for defence secretary… you better than them?
Great! Thank you, USA!!!
Also the Turismo is busting the BATANES
Yes, guard and protect the Bashi channel!
That's My Man ❤❤Smart and Down to Earth attitude and Brilliant ✌🏼✌🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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Right , so that civilian will safe ... So proud of US we thanks so much
The greediness of sea land expansion is postponed 😆😂🤣🤣
Wow
Thank you usa for helping our country philippines, god bless you all.
I like and admire this... Filipinos are not cowards. We have bulls. Show to china who we are, but of course with democratic countries help. Communism will never prevail in our country. We are free country and religious ones. GOD fearing..... Not bastos like prrd takot sa USA pero gusto likes to jetsky to china.
Only one seaport and one airport to build in luzon straight near taiwan is not enough, it should be more seaports and airport, 5 to 7 or more on order to block.china entering Eastern side of taiwan and philippines
Nice we have someone help us Taiwan 🇹🇼 USA Germany 🇩🇪 Australia 🇫🇮 Finland Japan 🇯🇵 help philippines hopefully all do best our country philippines to make business improvements our country philippines
You have to pay in $$$$$ though. It should not be free.
😂😂😂Are you still sleeping?
@@wall-e9962 American base in Philippines are funded by their own 😆 u are not watching international news leave ccp news propaganda and watch international 😂
@@wall-e9962 It's not your PROBLEM anyway...
@@rodrigojrcolibao2801nanaginip ata yan lods 😂😂
China whats your problem if the US bring their Armaments in the Philippines 😂your been checkmate if you invade Taiwan
Philippine's national interest is subordinate to the national interest of Uncle Sam.
Winnie the pooh
Why did you say that??? That EDCA exercise it’s not only Philippines will gain that strategic advantage against invaders. It will be in favour also around the world to defend and guard the free navigation around the west Philippine sea and South China Sea.
I don’t think only uSA will be benefiting the action of the Philippines. We have to protect our country. No matter what you say… west Philippine sea belongs to filipino people.
uncle sam is verynice than agressor and bully😊
@@betchayarazaruiz5817 No matter what you say, records in the national archives showed that the British and French officials also backed China's claims over the Spratlys and the Paracels. What you read in the press are just media hype.
Thanks a lot of usa😢 to. Support of our country to god help us gd blss. Save to all. Soldiers. J
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Did China ever think that Philippines is a painful speck in its eyes and should have treated Philippines differently?
NO I Really Think They Thought They Would One Day Just Walk Into Manila And Take Over the Phillipines Once And For All !! Well It Is Obvious this Will Not Happen NOW !!
Wow that’s gonna be awesome tourist attraction. I’m coming over my next vacation next week
It’s absolutely essential and necessary to protect those Islands that belongs Philippines get the security by building permanent Naval and military facilities.
Thank you USA , If you build ur Military Base in Bataan and Olongapo to counter China’s Agression!
Sounds good,,❤️🇵🇭🇺🇲💪
Batanes is the most critical choke point and strategically speaking the best investment for the US military to keep China at bay. I totally approve the leadership of president Biden to this aggressive project.
Very nice idea project at batanes area w/ the USA
Yes. It's good for US Philippines military security and preparedness to counter Chinese military build up in the SCS. It's better to get ready for the Philippines military defense with the help of the US Army than too late.
Mga kababayan let's support america!!! Mga kababayan let's support america!!!
Final we had USA base in the Philippines
Batanes can be a safe haven for incoming OFWs and influx of Refugees from Taiwan, Japan, Guam or Hawaii. Surely the US and the Philippine Government will build this island as a strategic area, of hopefully not, confrontation
this is again,a reminder that the phils. should by now be able to defend its soverignity alone, alliances can be of value as a support only..this is to show any nation that may have designs to thus, that it will be very EXPENSIVE to follow through with the same...
EDCA is a method of strengthening the defense of the Philippines against china,s aggression
How much money do Taiwan give to 🇺🇸 to defend their country ?
You can try to compute how much money the 150,000 OFWs in Taiwan send back to their families in RP. There are 10 million OFWs who sent back home 37.2 billion dollars last year as per Philippine News Agency. Therefore: 37,200.000,000 / 10,000,000 = 3,720 x 150,000 = 558, 000, 000 USD.
USD558 million is not a small amount of money.
The USA, to protect its own interests and the interests of its allies, sells weapons to those Allies, in addition to giving them direct military assistance.
That's an idiotic question. China is much interested with TSMCs dominance in the semiconductors market worldwide. Which is why TSMC is now building plant in Arizona and Japan .
@@reubenlaspinas9686 , relaks...naka idiotic agad eh. Alam ko rin na gusto nilang makuha ang technology na wala sa mainland pero isipin mo rin na kung sakaling tayo ang magiging dahilan para hindi sila sakupin nang China ay magiging first priority ang ating mga OFW papunta sa Taiwan.
Good job President, PBBM & President , J. Biden of America for help & support of the Philippines & thanks for other allied good friendship Country Country.
salamat sa mga bansa na walang tigil sa pagtulong sa bansang at mamayang pilipino god bless to all
Thank you United States of America for support and helping to the Philippine country against the abusive country of communist country china
Nice
Look the map to china so far the place china to philippines sea
Wise
Pag nagka giyera ay hindi makakalbas ang kanilang mga barko dahil dadaan sa pagitan ng Taiwan at Pilipinas kay pati ekonomiya nila ay malaki ang magiging epekto.
Your videos always put a smile on my face. 😊
Glad you like it
GREAT !
Go go go usa welcome to the philippines
Why use the port for economic like cruise terminal port
Small modular nuclear reactor should be installed for energy requirements. Also, structures should be built vertically & underground. Put missiles & air defense systems.
Good move Mr President❤
batanes islands bases are support n defense us japan korea taiwn freedom of navigation vs china landgrabbin
GOD BLESS AMERICA..
Thank you US and the Philippines for protecting Taiwan. The Filipinos' willingness to put itself in harm's way is a testament of their commitment to uphold democracy in Taiwan.
Thank you USA ❤❤❤
God bless America!
We believe in 'iron-clad US saying' IF we have EDCA base in Batanes and one small EDCA type in Sulu/ observation radar base. Let China go out to Pacific thru submarine. PBBM must start talking to US re: Batanes EDCA site and installation of top of the line radar base in Sulu hook-up to air base in Zamboanga
CHINA YOU WANTED TO PLAY CHESS. . .CHECK MATE!
That's good ,US must also build in the PALAWAN area or in KALAYAAN ISLAND
The port upgrading in Batanes maybe not actually for the disputed spratly Islands BUT for the defense of Taiwan once China will attack Taiwan due to its proximity of the port
STATEHOOD U.S.A. MOVEMENT PHILIPPINES.
From Batanes the Ph can mount a surprise surprise to the mainland with its chartered cargo planes loaded with specially wrapped christmas gifts especially as a response for being cowed...😂
Thank you u.s.a
Why not build the Port in the Ilocos Norte than Batanes, to facilitate faster distribution of goods&services to the mainland of Philippines. And still will serve purpose for the strategic plan in the Taiwan passage area.
Thanks USA, hoping our AFP/PN will have many new military equipment such as destroyers (12) frigates (36), corvettes (36), offshore/onshore patrol vessels (60), patrol boats (60), fast attack crafts (150), fast missiles craft (36), multi-role fighter aircrafts (240), attack helicopters (60), anti-submarine helicopters (36) and submarines (4), missile defense systems, Unmanned aerial/sea vehicles and high advance military communication systems for first line of defense and protection of our country's EEZ/territory. God bless Philippines.
GOGOGO 🇵🇭 PHILIPPINE! THAT'S FOR THE PHILIPPINES ISLAND 🏝️ TO AND HAVE A ME MILITARY BASE ..
Baranes is a strategic Island. CHINA...!!! You have no business in WPS..BACK OFF.
US said they won't help Batanes on building that port they'd said they were afraid of the opinions of China.... boink!
That's what they want you to think! Boink!
@@Joy-Hope😂😂😂😂
> There's no permanent enemy only permanent interest.
Not just China only but everyone else is so adamant to the entire gamut. !!
Yeees
if true pure filipinos lead from the president, senator, congressman, governor and mayor, war is definitely happening, so it is left until the philippines is conquered because usually the leaders here from the mayor governor congressman senator president are of chinese descent
GOD'S BLESSINGS AND PROTECTION VICTORY TO OUR BELOVED BIG BROTHERS USA PILIPINAS AND ALL ALLIES OVER ALL KINDS OF ENEMIES IN JESUS MIGHTY NAME WE PRAY!AMEN AND AMEN! 🙏 ❤
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Lagyan n nga permanent base ng US jan sa batanes para hindi masyadong umabuso ang China sa Pilipinas
Big question how PORT are vulnerable & Strategically IMMUNE from foreign Attack
choke points going out to pacific like that choke points in the indo-pacific region.😂