While officially adhering to the “One-China” policy, the Philippines has been quietly expanding unofficial defense and security engagements with Taiwan, a senior government official in Manila has said, in revelations likely to anger China. The Philippines is slowly and unofficially drawing Taiwan into the defense architecture of the country and of the region,” the senior Philippine government source told The Japan Times on condition of anonymity in order to discuss sensitive issues.
Source: Philippines quietly deepening ‘unofficial’ defense ties with Taiwan - The Japan Times