[OPINION] The new foundations of security in the Indo-Pacific
Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism. Nico Villarete/Rappler INFO AT A GLANCE Security in Southeast Asia is increasingly defined by practical concerns, such as energy, food, and economic stability, rather than just geopolitical issues. Canada's engagement with ASEAN and the Philippines focuses on strengthening economic partnerships through initiatives like the Canada-Philippines free trade agreement and the ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement.
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- ▪Canada's engagement with ASEAN and the Philippines focuses on strengthening economic partnerships through initiatives like the Canada-Philippines free trade agreement and the ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement.
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window.rapplerAds.displayAd( "mobile-top-billboard" ); window.rapplerAds.displayAd( "oop" ); window.rapplerAds.displayAd( "mobile-oop" ); Philippines-Canada relations [OPINION] The new foundations of security in the Indo-Pacific Jul 24, 2026 9:00 AM PHT David Hartman, Ambra Dickie Listen to this article Upgrade to listen Powered by Speechify Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism. Nico Villarete/Rappler INFO AT A GLANCE Security in Southeast Asia is increasingly defined by practical concerns, such as energy, food, and economic stability, rather than just geopolitical issues.
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