IndoPacific Report

Will Philippines' NEW Alliance with France CHANGE The South China Sea?
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The Philippines–France maritime drills in November 2025 mark a major boost to Indo-Pacific security, showcasing a new strategic partnership as both nations strengthen naval cooperation amid rising tensions in the West Philippine Sea. Conducted in the strategically vital Celebes Sea near eastern Mindanao, the exercises highlighted enhanced interoperability between the Philippine Navy and the French Navy, featuring joint maneuvers, maritime surveillance, air–sea integration, and coordinated patrols. France’s growing military presence—supported by its Indo-Pacific territories and permanent forces—signals stronger European involvement in defending freedom of navigation and countering gray-zone activities. For the Philippines, this partnership expands its defense network alongside the U.S., Japan, Australia, and India, reinforcing maritime domain awareness and supporting ongoing modernization efforts. As talks advance on a Philippines–France Status of Visiting Forces Agreement, these drills represent a rising regional coalition committed to protecting sovereignty, upholding international law, and securing a free and open Indo-Pacific.

5 days ago | [YT] | 381



@emmanuelomega8662

That's a Good Move by France 🇫🇷 and the Philippines 🇵🇭!

4 days ago | 4

@JaimeAlonsabe

The Philippines and France should sign a visiting forces agreement similar to that with the US, Australia, and Japan. France is a major military power and would be a valuable ally of the Philippines.

4 days ago | 6

@RodrigoPalma700

Great.

4 days ago | 2

@AhmetTekin99

The Award section of the Hague Tribunal 2016 ruling determined that: - China 🇨🇳 is entitled to zero sovereighty within the 9-dash line, and - China is entitled to no resources within the imaginary lin

5 days ago | 3

@MellowCat_42

Will it change? Like sea turning to desert?

4 days ago | 1

@RaynorHere-d2l

Goodluck with Macron : ) but you know the guys.

4 days ago | 0

@pioletman007

Japan came in to replace Philippine because usa kicks out useless hopeless Philippine and marcos .

4 days ago | 0

@chrisanthony1421

Nothing .😊all will be wipe off the SCS even before the word g

4 days ago | 0

@robertocrisostomo6812

Nothing will change.

4 days ago | 1

@JUNEVILLAFLORES

WHY THIS SITE GIVING NEWS AGAINST CHINA OR COUNTRIES INTERNAL AFFAIRS AGAINST CHINA .,..ALL SAID COMES DOWN TO MANIPULATE FOR CHINA

4 days ago | 0

@sangerslee6935

If the US-Philippine Alliance works, why bother France?

4 days ago | 0

@yu-jd5jg

I am certain no country in the world will be on the Philippines' side when it chooses to use force to settle the SCS islets dispute against the present-day China. The Philippines is only daydreaming

4 days ago | 0

@Gerry-u4c8r

One thing that help to solve the problem of west Philippine sea: kapag mismo ang ating military ay kumilos para itaboy pabalik ang china. Mali ito na umaasa Tayo sa ibang Bansa. Style nyo napakabulok.

4 days ago | 2

@kentfaoshi

All of this alliance we created will be halted! Once Duterte resume the presidency!🫩

4 days ago | 0

@jasht76

Mga fake news! Sign lang sign at adik na bobong marcos. Ibebenta ang mga pilipino kay zelensky, pipirmahan nya din yan. Ganyan ka adict yan

4 days ago | 0