World View with Marites Vitug: What drives Europe’s strategic interest in PH (opens original article in a new tab)

European countries are strengthening their strategic partnership with the Philippines through increased cooperation in security, defense, and trade, as the Philippines seeks to expand its defense alliances beyond traditional partners.

• European countries are increasing cooperation with the Philippines in security, defense, and trade.
• The Philippines is seeking to expand defense partnerships beyond traditional allies.
• Analyst Matteo Piasentini discusses Europe's strategic interest in the Philippines.