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With the theme โ๐บ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐พ๐๐๐ ๐ท๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐บ๐๐ & ๐ฌ๐ณ๐ฌ๐ฒ๐บ๐๐ถ๐ต 2025 ๐ฐ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: ๐จ ๐พ๐๐๐๐-๐๐-๐ต๐๐๐๐๐ ๐จ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐,โ the forum served as a dynamic platform for dialogue and policy exchange on two major fronts: safeguarding Philippine sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and ensuring a credible, transparent, and secure 2025 national elections.
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Recent developments in the West Philippine Sea continue to raise national and international concern. The forum featured in-depth discussions on ongoing tensions, increased harassment of Filipino vessels, and the broader implications of China’s aggressive maritime behavior. Experts and insiders weighed in on how the Philippines can strengthen maritime domain awareness, boost inter-agency coordination, and reinforce international partnerships in the face of rising threats.
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The event also addressed alarming reports of malign foreign interference, including the alleged presence of Chinese spies and influence operations within Philippine institutions. Panelists emphasized the need for robust counterintelligence capabilities, cyber defense mechanisms, and legislative safeguards to preserve national security and democratic integrity.
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With the 2025 midterm elections on the horizon, ensuring the integrity and safety of the electoral process emerged as a central theme. Discussions centered on combating misinformation, securing election infrastructure, and restoring public trust in democratic institutions. Civil society leaders and election watchdogs called for transparent, tech-secure, and citizen-inclusive electoral reforms.
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In a forward-looking segment, the forum examined the possible return of Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency and what that could mean for defense cooperation with the Philippines. Panelists explored potential shifts in foreign policy, military aid, and regional security strategy under a second Trump administrationโparticularly in the context of shared interests in deterring Chinese expansionism.
