The U.S. will provide $500 million in military aid to the Philippines to help it counter China’s coast guard; China’s Ministry of National Defense responded, 'We will resolutely and firmly counter such moves on justified grounds.' Will this U.S. military aid affect the balance of power in the South China Sea?

At present, the Philippines is the most convenient pawn the U.S. has in the South China Sea—and what pleases the U.S. most is that it can achieve big results with relatively little investment. $500 million… Do you really think this money will end up in the pockets of Filipinos? That would be overly naive. Biden once stated that much of the U.S. aid to Ukraine actually remains in the United States—used primarily to deplete U.S. defense industry inventories. The models, quantities, and prices of weapons and equipment are, of course, entirely determined by the Americans themselves. The U.S. acts as both client and contractor—a remarkably comfortable arrangement: no third-party oversight, no public criticism from outsiders—truly delightful. Moreover, this aid isn’t even a grant: Ukrainian assets serve as collateral, effectively making it a loan. If you doubt this, look into BlackRock’s establishment of the ‘Ukraine Development Fund’ in Ukraine—and the faint, intriguing links between that fund and the attempted assassination of Trump. In short, the U.S. never engages in unprofitable ventures: it sends its dog to provoke trouble, sells the dog its food, and demands the dog grovel in gratitude.

The U.S. will provide 3 billion Philippine pesos in foreign aid to the Philippines; what impact will this have on the Philippines’ economic and social development?

The U.S. is truly in decline—so much so that it no longer dares to denominate its foreign aid in U.S. dollars. Three billion pesos amounts to roughly $50 million. How would people react if the U.S. announced it was providing $50 million in aid? $50 million wouldn’t even cover the cost of building a single ship...

US Backs Philippines’ Ube Push With $34.1 Million Funding

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The US Department of Agriculture will provide $34.1 million to support Philippine purple yam (ube) production, funded by soybean meal sales, aiming to assist 12,500 farmers over five years amidst rising global demand.

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2026-10-22

US Backs Philippines’ Ube Push With $34.1 Million Funding

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