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J. Salazar
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J. Salazar writes to understand power, how it moves across borders, shapes technology, and influences everyday life.
As an independent writer, he explores geopolitics, politics, and technology not as distant abstractions, but as living forces that shape policies, economies, and public discourse. He focuses on translating complex global developments into clear, grounded narratives that connect international events to local realities.
Through careful observation and research-driven writing, he examines how digital innovation, governance, and shifting alliances redefine societies in real time. His work is guided by curiosity, critical thinking, and a commitment to making complex issues accessible to a broader audience.
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Jul 16, 2026 ∙ 3 min
Why Did China-Based Jinan University Suddenly Erase Its Batanes Claim?
A report attributed to Jinan University that claimed the Philippines’ Batanes Islands belonged to China appears to have been quietly removed from the university’s website, after drawing sharp criticism from Philippine officials and public outrage online. The deletion came without a public retraction, correction, or explanation, even as nearly identical text remained accessible on several Chinese state-linked platforms.
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Jul 13, 2026 ∙ 2 min
Thirteen countries back Manila as arbitral award marks 10th year
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and 13 other countries have called on China to abide by the 2016 arbitral award on the West Philippine Sea, reaffirming that the ruling is “final, legally binding, and definitive” between the Philippines and China on the maritime claims covered by the tribunal.
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Jul 10, 2026 ∙ 2 min
Beijing Escalates Legal Attack, Hague Ruling Holds
The Hague ruling remains the Philippines’ strongest international-law asset because it directly undermined key elements of China’s maritime claims . That is why Philippine officials and legal advocates continue to cite UNCLOS and the award when pressing their case on the West Philippine Sea.
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