Event Brief
Philippines says military no longer “weakling”
Filed: May 14, 2026 at 6:07 PM ET
Summary: The Philippines says its military is no longer a “weakling,” while noting more buildup is needed.
WHO: Philippines
WHAT: Philippines says its military is no longer a “weakling” but that its buildup still has far to go
WHEN: May 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
WHERE: Philippines
WHY: The statement was made in response to assessments that the Philippines’ military was previously weak.
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