US EditionMilitary chief says Philippines 'inevitably' involved if Taiwan invaded
- Philippine military chief General Romeo Brawner Jnr warned troops on April 1 to prepare for a possible Taiwan invasion.
- China considers Taiwan a part of China and has increased rhetoric since President Lai Ching-te took office last year.
- Brawner stated that the Philippines would inevitably be involved due to Filipino workers in Taiwan and defense ties with the U.S.
- The Philippines will host joint military exercises with the U.S. Starting April 21, testing defense plans.
- Brawner also alleged China is infiltrating Filipino institutions, prompting the need to prepare for any eventuality.
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Public has nothing to worry about Brawner’s Taiwan statements — Malacañang
Malacañang on Wednesday, April 2, asked the public to remain calm following Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff Romero Brawner's recent statements about the military's need to prepare in case of a Taiwan invasion.
AFP chief tells troops: Be ready if Taiwan is invaded
MANILA, Philippines — Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. on Tuesday told troops at the Northern Luzon Command (Nolcom) to “prepare for any eventuality” such as the invasion of Taiwan in the face of growing regional tensions over China’s aggression. Speaking at Nolcom’s anniversary program at Camp General Servillano Aquino in
PH 'inevitably' involved if Taiwan invaded – Brawner
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