A monthly get together with security experts and veteran journalists. Hosted by Pulitzer Prize awardee Manuel Mogato
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A monthly get together with security experts and veteran journalists. Hosted by Pulitzer Prize awardee Manuel Mogato
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8/1/2025
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July 20, 2026
API Podcast Ep11: 10th Anniversary of the UNCLOS arbitral ruling on the South China Sea
<p>It has been 10 years since the UNCLOS international tribunal ruled in favor of the Philippines over the contested waters in the South China Sea, invalidating China's sweeping maritime claims over the resource-rich waters. However, the battle has been far from over. From gray zone tactics to ICAD (Illegal, Coercive, Aggressive, and Deceptive), and now a publication of an AI-generated racist video depicting the Philippines as a monkey controlled by US and Japan, China continues to ignore the arbitral ruling. In this episode of API Podcast, Asia-Pacific Insights editor-in-chief Manuel Mogato is joined again by resident columnists Rodney Jaleco and Ret. Colonel Dencio Acop to discuss the latest updates on South China Sea. Jaleco and Acop also share their thoughts on the upcoming 59th ASEAN Ministers Meeting and related meetings, where multiple state leaders -- including China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi -- are expected to attend. Visit asiapacificinsights.com for more news and opinion on diplomacy, defense, and geopolitics.</p>
June 21, 2026
Episode 10: War in Iran, Philippines' 'friend to all' policy revisited
<p>Earlier last week US President Donald Trump announced that they have reached an agreement with Iran, but everyone still remained on edge. And as America continues to be preoccupied in the Middle East, it's no surprise that its traditional defense allies are looking elsewhere to make sure their bases are covered. The Philippines is no exception. In a span of a few weeks, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has met with state leaders from Japan, Vietnam, Germany and Russia for defense and economic opportunities. This is in part of his administration's "friend to all" policy. How will this all work out? In the 10th episode of API Podcast, our resident columnists Ret. Col. Dencio Acop and Rodney Jaleco share their expert insights on the latest updates in security and geopolitics. Visit our site <a href="https://www.asiapacificinsights.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">asiapacificinsights.com</a> for more security and diplomacy stories and opinion pieces.</p>
May 11, 2026
API Podcast Ep9: Exercise Balikatan 2026
<p>Last Friday, the Philippines and its six allies have concluded yet again the "biggest" iteration of Exercise Balikatan 2026. We've sat down again with API resident columnists, security expert Ret. Col. Dencio Acop and veteran defense journalist Rodney Jaleco to discuss the latest additions to the multi-domain, multilateral exercises. Forty-one iterations later, what has the Philippines learned from its partners? Are Australia, Canada, and other participants ready for war if it breaks out in the region? We discuss all these and more in the ninth episode of API Podcast. What do you think about the latest Balikatan? Comment down below 👇Subscribe to https://www.asiapacificinsights.com/ for more news and opinion on defense, diplomacy, and geopolitics.</p>
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