According to General Romeo Brawner Jr., chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), holding joint military drills with China or even Vietnam is not out of the question because they could be seen as diplomatic gestures intended to avoid war with the nation's neighbors or any other nations.
“Again, we are not closing our possibilities, our prospect according to our President is that we are friends to all, enemies to none,” Brawner said in an interview.
Brawner revealed China's willingness to conduct joint military drills with the nation at a recent celebration of the People's Liberation Army's anniversary in Mandaluyong City, where he was present.
Early this year, it was stated by the Philippines and the United States that they will resume their joint patrols, which would include the West Philippine Sea. Later this year, the patrols are anticipated to start.
In order to counter China's aggressive activities in the South China Sea, other nations including Australia and Japan have also expressed interest in joining the patrols.
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