Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jr. speaks to the media during a press briefing at Western Command in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines, August 10, 2023.
REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsMANILA, Oct 19 (Reuters) - The Philippines has no military engagements with Taiwan and it does not see future engagements with the democratically-governed island, Manila's armed forces chief Romeo Brawner told foreign correspondents on Thursday.
The Philippines sees risk of conflict over Taiwan as a major concern amid geopolitical rivalry between China and the United States.
The military is ready for any eventuality, though it has not monitored reports on any intended attacks on Taiwan in particular, Brawner said.
The Philippines adheres to the "One China Policy", and also has ties with Taipei, with its Manila Economic and Cultural Office in Taiwan serving as a de facto embassy.
Persons:
Romeo Brawner, Eloisa Lopez, Brawner, Karen Lema, Neil Jerome Morales
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Forces, Western Command, REUTERS, Rights, Philippine, Office, Thomson
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Philippines, Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Rights MANILA, Taiwan, China, United States, Mavulis, Taipei, Manila