In the event of a conflict over Taiwan, the Philippines' primary role will be to defend its own sovereignty and territorial integrity, with its specific actions depending on China's behavior.

Due to its One China policy, the Philippines' Department of Foreign Affairs and Department of National Defense are not permitted to engage with their counterparts in Taiwan.

A secrecy of information agreement with Japan is a prerequisite for the Philippines to be able to purchase Japanese defense equipment.

Philippines Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro identifies China as a potential aggressor due to its expansionism in the West Philippine Sea.

The Philippines is developing contingency plans for a potential Taiwan conflict, which include the possible repatriation of 200,000 Filipino citizens residing there.

According to Philippines Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro, Australia and New Zealand view convergence with the Philippines as vital for making their supply chains more resilient.