Why the US & China both Need the Philippines ?

The Philippines has become the most strategic piece on the Indo-Pacific chessboard.

In this video, we break down how Manila is navigating a high-stakes power struggle between the U.S., China, and Japan. From abandoned Chinese infrastructure loans to U.S. military bases and Japan’s quiet influence. With $5 trillion in global trade passing through its waters, the Philippines may just hold the key to Asia’s future.

🔍 You'll learn:
•Why the First Island Chain is central to military strategy
•How the U.S. gained access to 9 Philippine bases
•Why China’s economic and military tactics are backfiring
•How Japan is reshaping alliances through infrastructure, not weapons

This is where the global balance of power is being rewritten. The Philippines is no longer a pawn. It is the key player in shaping Asia’s military, economic, and strategic future.