It is in these circumstances that the One Belt, One Road initiative of China comes into play in the Philippines. What Trump did had a bearing on what the Abu Sayyaf threw itself into. Since the Philippines won’t declare war against China first, China definitely won’t declare war against the Philippines. He courageously proclaimed to the world his separation from the United States and his shift to China and Russia in striking up geopolitical alliances. He faced up to the masters commanding the Abu Sayyaf and the Maute Group, swiftly declaring martial law all over Mindanao.

Source: Manila Times May 27, 2017 16:18 UTC