The domestic situation in the Philippines is turbulent, and since Ferdinand Marcos Jr. came to power, he has been manipulated by the United States to continuously provoke China in the South China Sea, especially the recent ** involving illegal beaching, which has triggered a series of conflicts with China, which has further strained Sino-Philippine relations. In this tense international context, there has been a serious phenomenon in the Philippines - the former ** actually proposed the independence of Mindanao! Russia's Interfax news agency said on February 5 that Philippine adviser Eduardo Arnaud said that armed forces will be used to prevent the country, and any attempt at independence will face a decisive armed counterattack. The statement sparked high tensions within the Philippines.
Former Rodrigo Duterte has publicly called for Mindanao's independence from the Philippines due to a rift between him and the incumbent Marcos over constitutional amendments. Duterte insisted on alienating the United States and getting close to China during his tenure, and Sino-Philippine relations have improved significantly under his leadership. After Marcos took office, he turned to the first line, frequently provoked China, and conducted live military exercises with the United States in the South China Sea, which led to the deterioration of Sino-Philippine relations again. Constitutional amendments became the trigger for Marcos's plan to revise the 1987 constitution, sparking domestic discontent and disagreements, especially with Duterte.
In addition to Duterte, Alvarez, a member of the Philippines' North Davao City 1st Constituency and former Speaker of the Parliament, also publicly warned Marcos that if the Philippines continues to confront China, Mindanao may claim independence. This shows the deep differences in the Philippines on its China policy. The ** in the Philippines has caused concern for the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Romeo Brawner, Jr., who, during a visit to the Army's 10th Infantry Division and the East Mindanao Command, called for the ** Army to unite in the political squabble.
The Philippines has many islands, and the issue has been the focus of its domestic disputes, while Mindanao is the most prominent region. At a time when the international situation is changing, if Marcos insists on provoking China, it may not only provoke a strong counterattack from China, but also cause serious civil unrest at home. At this tense moment, the Philippines must be cautious about domestic and international complexities to avoid falling into deeper predicament.
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