[B-SIDE Podcast] Are we ready for war? Philippine defense and the risk of conflict
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What advantage does the Philippines have when it comes to national defense? How should the Philippines approach the West Philippine Sea issue? Should the country prepare for war?
In this B-Side episode, BusinessWorld talks to Norberto B. Gonzales, who twice served as Secretary of National Defense, on defense strategies, military aid, and the West Philippine Sea.
Editing by Jino Nicolas and Arjale Queral
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