I think philippines has become so arrogant and delusional that some kind of big crisis in the SCS is inevitable at this point. It may not be armed conflict, but some kind of clash similar to what happened between India and China at the border could happen while Marcos is in Power. And some people will die in the clash, whether its through ramming, melee combat, anything could happen.
Moreover, they are actively provoking a crisis because of massive public support within the Philippines to be "Tough on China". This current negative trend will continue for sometime until Philippines recieves a rude shock similar to what happened to India. After a big crisis, US will also warn Philippines to slow things down and not escalate too much. Only then things will improve.
Moreover, they are actively provoking a crisis because of massive public support within the Philippines to be "Tough on China". This current negative trend will continue for sometime until Philippines recieves a rude shock similar to what happened to India. After a big crisis, US will also warn Philippines to slow things down and not escalate too much. Only then things will improve.