Philippines reshapes South China Sea defencereshapes South China Sea defence 10 years after Hague ruling

Ten years after an arbitration court ruled against China's claim to most of the South China Sea, the Philippines is strengthening its defense posture while Chinese pressure on the country has intensified.

Beijing has built six additional military islands on reefs claimed by the Philippines since the case was filed in 2013. This shift matters as it marks how the Philippines is adapting its strategy to counter ongoing territorial aggression in the region.